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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.70, 24,488.93 and 10,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.70, 24,488.93 and 10,475.60 is: 15,723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.70 : 24,488.93 = 10,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.70/24,488.93 = 10,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.70x = 24,488.93 × 10,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.70x = 256,536,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,536,138.85/16,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.27

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