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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.78, 24,754.32 and 10,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.78, 24,754.32 and 10,263.96 is: 15,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.78 : 24,754.32 = 10,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.78/24,754.32 = 10,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.78x = 24,754.32 × 10,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.78x = 254,077,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,077,350.31/16,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.50

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