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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.64, 24,551.90 and 10,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.64, 24,551.90 and 10,108.24 is: 15,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.64 : 24,551.90 = 10,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.64/24,551.90 = 10,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.64x = 24,551.90 × 10,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.64x = 248,176,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,176,497.66/16,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.90

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