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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.46, 24,433.23 and 10,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.46, 24,433.23 and 10,365.70 is: 15,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.46 : 24,433.23 = 10,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.46/24,433.23 = 10,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.46x = 24,433.23 × 10,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.46x = 253,267,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,267,532.21/16,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.08

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