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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.80, 24,665.46 and 10,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.80, 24,665.46 and 10,216.90 is: 15,295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.80 : 24,665.46 = 10,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.80/24,665.46 = 10,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.80x = 24,665.46 × 10,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.80x = 252,004,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,004,538.27/16,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.44

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