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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.98, 24,474.09 and 10,457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.98, 24,474.09 and 10,457.98 is: 15,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.98 : 24,474.09 = 10,457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.98/24,474.09 = 10,457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.98x = 24,474.09 × 10,457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.98x = 255,949,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,949,543.74/16,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.08

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