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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.48, 24,699.60 and 10,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.48, 24,699.60 and 10,221.24 is: 15,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.48 : 24,699.60 = 10,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.48/24,699.60 = 10,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.48x = 24,699.60 × 10,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.48x = 252,460,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,460,539.50/16,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,328.06

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