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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.48, 24,690.96 and 10,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.48, 24,690.96 and 10,214.88 is: 15,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.48 : 24,690.96 = 10,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.48/24,690.96 = 10,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.48x = 24,690.96 × 10,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.48x = 252,215,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,215,193.48/16,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,318.75

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