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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.96, 24,622.20 and 10,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.96, 24,622.20 and 10,247.76 is: 15,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.96 : 24,622.20 = 10,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.96/24,622.20 = 10,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.96x = 24,622.20 × 10,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.96x = 252,322,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,322,396.27/16,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.24

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