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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.05, 24,688.80 and 10,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.05, 24,688.80 and 10,214.10 is: 15,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.05 : 24,688.80 = 10,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.05/24,688.80 = 10,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.05x = 24,688.80 × 10,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.05x = 252,173,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173,872.08/16,447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.47

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