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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.44, 24,489.27 and 10,120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.44, 24,489.27 and 10,120.77 is: 15,146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.44 : 24,489.27 = 10,120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.44/24,489.27 = 10,120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.44x = 24,489.27 × 10,120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.44x = 247,850,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,850,269.14/16,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.59

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