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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.20, 24,442.80 and 10,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.20, 24,442.80 and 10,463.20 is: 15,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.20 : 24,442.80 = 10,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.20/24,442.80 = 10,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.20x = 24,442.80 × 10,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.20x = 255,749,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,749,904.96/16,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.80

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