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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.64, 24,558.14 and 10,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.64, 24,558.14 and 10,127.48 is: 15,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.64 : 24,558.14 = 10,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.64/24,558.14 = 10,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.64x = 24,558.14 × 10,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.64x = 248,712,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,712,071.69/16,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.00

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