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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.06, 24,660.45 and 10,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.06, 24,660.45 and 10,225.58 is: 15,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.06 : 24,660.45 = 10,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.06/24,660.45 = 10,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.06x = 24,660.45 × 10,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.06x = 252,167,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,167,281.01/16,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.23

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