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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.55, 24,472.16 and 10,366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.55, 24,472.16 and 10,366.99 is: 15,576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.55 : 24,472.16 = 10,366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.55/24,472.16 = 10,366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.55x = 24,472.16 × 10,366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.55x = 253,702,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,702,563.86/16,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.47

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