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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.72, 24,490.50 and 10,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.72, 24,490.50 and 10,480.44 is: 15,727.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.72 : 24,490.50 = 10,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.72/24,490.50 = 10,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.72x = 24,490.50 × 10,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.72x = 256,671,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,671,215.82/16,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.67

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