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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.97, 24,429.48 and 10,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.97, 24,429.48 and 10,363.20 is: 15,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.97 : 24,429.48 = 10,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.97/24,429.48 = 10,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.97x = 24,429.48 × 10,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.97x = 253,167,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,167,587.14/16,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.32

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