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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.85, 24,555.15 and 10,462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.85, 24,555.15 and 10,462.37 is: 15,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.85 : 24,555.15 = 10,462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.85/24,555.15 = 10,462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.85x = 24,555.15 × 10,462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.85x = 256,904,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,904,941.93/16,381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.30

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