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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.49, 24,683.88 and 10,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.49, 24,683.88 and 10,211.13 is: 15,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.49 : 24,683.88 = 10,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.49/24,683.88 = 10,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.49x = 24,683.88 × 10,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.49x = 252,050,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,050,307.58/16,460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.44

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