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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.04, 24,664.74 and 10,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.04, 24,664.74 and 10,204.36 is: 15,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.04 : 24,664.74 = 10,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.04/24,664.74 = 10,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.04x = 24,664.74 × 10,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.04x = 251,687,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,687,886.27/16,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.13

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