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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.98, 24,464.86 and 10,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.98, 24,464.86 and 10,451.98 is: 15,702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.98 : 24,464.86 = 10,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.98/24,464.86 = 10,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.98x = 24,464.86 × 10,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.98x = 255,706,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,706,227.42/16,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.93

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