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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.74, 24,549.08 and 10,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.74, 24,549.08 and 10,151.33 is: 15,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.74 : 24,549.08 = 10,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.74/24,549.08 = 10,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.74x = 24,549.08 × 10,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.74x = 249,205,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,205,638.77/16,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,204.98

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