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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.60, 24,575.54 and 10,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.60, 24,575.54 and 10,161.72 is: 15,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.60 : 24,575.54 = 10,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.60/24,575.54 = 10,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.60x = 24,575.54 × 10,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.60x = 249,729,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,729,705.52/16,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.66

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