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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.96, 24,432.48 and 10,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.96, 24,432.48 and 10,365.20 is: 15,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.96 : 24,432.48 = 10,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.96/24,432.48 = 10,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.96x = 24,432.48 × 10,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.96x = 253,247,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,247,541.70/16,291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.33

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