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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.55, 24,640.85 and 10,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.55, 24,640.85 and 10,199.44 is: 15,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.55 : 24,640.85 = 10,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.55/24,640.85 = 10,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.55x = 24,640.85 × 10,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.55x = 251,322,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,322,696.92/16,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.12

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