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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.99, 24,477.63 and 10,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.99, 24,477.63 and 10,388.18 is: 15,571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.99 : 24,477.63 = 10,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.99/24,477.63 = 10,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.99x = 24,477.63 × 10,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.99x = 254,278,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278,026.41/16,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.23

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