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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.64, 24,553.64 and 10,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.64, 24,553.64 and 10,124.48 is: 15,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.64 : 24,553.64 = 10,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.64/24,553.64 = 10,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.64x = 24,553.64 × 10,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.64x = 248,592,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,592,837.11/16,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.50

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