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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.93, 24,521.77 and 10,825.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.93, 24,521.77 and 10,825.99 is: 16,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.93 : 24,521.77 = 10,825.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.93/24,521.77 = 10,825.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.93x = 24,521.77 × 10,825.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.93x = 265,472,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,472,287.13/16,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.89

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