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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.99, 24,646.68 and 10,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.99, 24,646.68 and 10,195.75 is: 15,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.99 : 24,646.68 = 10,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.99/24,646.68 = 10,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.99x = 24,646.68 × 10,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.99x = 251,291,387.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,291,387.61/16,435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.09

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