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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.44, 24,626.22 and 10,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.44, 24,626.22 and 10,179.76 is: 15,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.44 : 24,626.22 = 10,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.44/24,626.22 = 10,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.44x = 24,626.22 × 10,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.44x = 250,689,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,689,009.31/16,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.33

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