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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.68, 24,679.44 and 10,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.68, 24,679.44 and 10,621.28 is: 15,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.68 : 24,679.44 = 10,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.68/24,679.44 = 10,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.68x = 24,679.44 × 10,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.68x = 262,127,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,127,242.48/16,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,917.68

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