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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.64, 24,553.40 and 10,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.64, 24,553.40 and 10,109.24 is: 15,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.64 : 24,553.40 = 10,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.64/24,553.40 = 10,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.64x = 24,553.40 × 10,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.64x = 248,216,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,216,213.42/16,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.40

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