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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.54, 24,436.17 and 10,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.54, 24,436.17 and 10,484.52 is: 15,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.54 : 24,436.17 = 10,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.54/24,436.17 = 10,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.54x = 24,436.17 × 10,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.54x = 256,201,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,201,513.09/16,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.22

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