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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.68, 24,673.41 and 10,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.68, 24,673.41 and 10,544.18 is: 15,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.68 : 24,673.41 = 10,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.68/24,673.41 = 10,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.68x = 24,673.41 × 10,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.68x = 260,160,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,160,752.89/16,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.18

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