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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.30, 24,552.45 and 10,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.30, 24,552.45 and 10,827.90 is: 16,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.30 : 24,552.45 = 10,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.30/24,552.45 = 10,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.30x = 24,552.45 × 10,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.30x = 265,851,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,851,473.36/16,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.85

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