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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.92, 24,478.92 and 10,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.92, 24,478.92 and 10,008.48 is: 15,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.92 : 24,478.92 = 10,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.92/24,478.92 = 10,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.92x = 24,478.92 × 10,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.92x = 244,996,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,996,781.24/16,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.05

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