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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.35, 24,558.66 and 10,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.35, 24,558.66 and 10,150.47 is: 15,225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.35 : 24,558.66 = 10,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.35/24,558.66 = 10,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.35x = 24,558.66 × 10,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.35x = 249,281,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,281,941.57/16,372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.79

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