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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.30, 24,465.92 and 10,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.30, 24,465.92 and 10,403.60 is: 15,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.30 : 24,465.92 = 10,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.30/24,465.92 = 10,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.30x = 24,465.92 × 10,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.30x = 254,533,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,533,470.96/16,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.08

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