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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.32, 24,648.69 and 10,197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.32, 24,648.69 and 10,197.08 is: 15,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.32 : 24,648.69 = 10,197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.32/24,648.69 = 10,197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.32x = 24,648.69 × 10,197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.32x = 251,344,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,344,594.78/16,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.09

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