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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.96, 24,547.28 and 10,816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.96, 24,547.28 and 10,816.96 is: 16,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.96 : 24,547.28 = 10,816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.96/24,547.28 = 10,816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.96x = 24,547.28 × 10,816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.96x = 265,526,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,526,945.87/16,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.33

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