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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,456.08, 24,668.55 and 10,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,456.08, 24,668.55 and 10,134.84 is: 15,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,456.08 : 24,668.55 = 10,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,456.08/24,668.55 = 10,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,456.08x = 24,668.55 × 10,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,456.08x = 250,011,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,011,807.28/16,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.67

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