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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.79, 24,620.85 and 10,502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.79, 24,620.85 and 10,502.37 is: 15,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.79 : 24,620.85 = 10,502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.79/24,620.85 = 10,502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.79x = 24,620.85 × 10,502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.79x = 258,577,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,577,276.41/16,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.24

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