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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.98, 24,701.85 and 10,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.98, 24,701.85 and 10,222.74 is: 15,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.98 : 24,701.85 = 10,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.98/24,701.85 = 10,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.98x = 24,701.85 × 10,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.98x = 252,520,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,520,590.07/16,471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.31

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