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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.99, 24,552.45 and 10,153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.99, 24,552.45 and 10,153.58 is: 15,208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.99 : 24,552.45 = 10,153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.99/24,552.45 = 10,153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.99x = 24,552.45 × 10,153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.99x = 249,295,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,295,142.51/16,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.35

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