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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.92, 24,483.42 and 10,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.92, 24,483.42 and 10,011.48 is: 15,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.92 : 24,483.42 = 10,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.92/24,483.42 = 10,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.92x = 24,483.42 × 10,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.92x = 245,115,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,115,269.66/16,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.55

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