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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.95, 24,639.96 and 10,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.95, 24,639.96 and 10,198.84 is: 15,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.95 : 24,639.96 = 10,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.95/24,639.96 = 10,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.95x = 24,639.96 × 10,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.95x = 251,299,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,299,002.20/16,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.23

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