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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.01, 24,492.45 and 10,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.01, 24,492.45 and 10,481.72 is: 15,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.01 : 24,492.45 = 10,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.01/24,492.45 = 10,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.01x = 24,492.45 × 10,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.01x = 256,722,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,722,880.55/16,321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.60

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