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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.03, 24,489.88 and 10,784.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.03, 24,489.88 and 10,784.38 is: 16,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.03 : 24,489.88 = 10,784.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.03/24,489.88 = 10,784.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.03x = 24,489.88 × 10,784.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.03x = 264,108,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,108,110.85/16,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.35

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