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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.53, 24,765.57 and 10,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.53, 24,765.57 and 10,275.75 is: 15,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.53 : 24,765.57 = 10,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.53/24,765.57 = 10,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.53x = 24,765.57 × 10,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.53x = 254,484,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,484,805.93/16,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.03

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