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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.13, 24,557.40 and 10,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.13, 24,557.40 and 10,126.98 is: 15,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.13 : 24,557.40 = 10,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.13/24,557.40 = 10,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.13x = 24,557.40 × 10,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.13x = 248,692,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,692,298.65/16,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.27

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