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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.14, 24,629.25 and 10,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.14, 24,629.25 and 10,172.49 is: 15,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.14 : 24,629.25 = 10,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.14/24,629.25 = 10,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.14x = 24,629.25 × 10,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.14x = 250,540,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,540,799.33/16,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.72

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