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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.93, 24,674.83 and 10,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.93, 24,674.83 and 10,217.54 is: 15,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.93 : 24,674.83 = 10,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.93/24,674.83 = 10,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.93x = 24,674.83 × 10,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.93x = 252,116,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,116,098.66/16,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.66

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