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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.36, 24,441 and 10,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.36, 24,441 and 10,048.92 is: 15,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.36 : 24,441 = 10,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.36/24,441 = 10,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.36x = 24,441 × 10,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.36x = 245,605,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,605,653.72/16,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.88

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