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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.68, 24,671.94 and 10,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.68, 24,671.94 and 10,616.28 is: 15,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.68 : 24,671.94 = 10,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.68/24,671.94 = 10,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.68x = 24,671.94 × 10,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.68x = 261,924,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,924,223.18/16,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.18

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