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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.06, 24,413.46 and 10,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.06, 24,413.46 and 10,368.48 is: 15,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.06 : 24,413.46 = 10,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.06/24,413.46 = 10,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.06x = 24,413.46 × 10,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.06x = 253,130,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,130,471.74/16,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.81

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