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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.99, 24,471.32 and 10,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.99, 24,471.32 and 10,366.43 is: 15,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.99 : 24,471.32 = 10,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.99/24,471.32 = 10,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.99x = 24,471.32 × 10,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.99x = 253,680,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,680,051.60/16,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.63

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