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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.76, 24,462.78 and 10,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.76, 24,462.78 and 10,305.02 is: 15,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.76 : 24,462.78 = 10,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.76/24,462.78 = 10,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.76x = 24,462.78 × 10,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.76x = 252,089,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,089,437.16/16,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.41

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