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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.40, 24,557.70 and 10,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.40, 24,557.70 and 10,176.60 is: 15,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.40 : 24,557.70 = 10,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.40/24,557.70 = 10,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.40x = 24,557.70 × 10,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.40x = 249,913,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,913,889.82/16,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.07

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