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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.16, 24,681.36 and 10,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.16, 24,681.36 and 10,625.88 is: 15,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.16 : 24,681.36 = 10,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.16/24,681.36 = 10,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.16x = 24,681.36 × 10,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.16x = 262,261,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,261,169.60/16,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.25

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