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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.99, 24,472.82 and 10,367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.99, 24,472.82 and 10,367.43 is: 15,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.99 : 24,472.82 = 10,367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.99/24,472.82 = 10,367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.99x = 24,472.82 × 10,367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.99x = 253,720,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,720,248.25/16,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.14

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