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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.77, 24,424.67 and 10,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.77, 24,424.67 and 10,670.30 is: 15,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.77 : 24,424.67 = 10,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.77/24,424.67 = 10,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.77x = 24,424.67 × 10,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.77x = 260,618,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,618,380.83/16,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.99

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