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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.76, 24,774.36 and 10,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.76, 24,774.36 and 10,246.83 is: 15,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.76 : 24,774.36 = 10,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.76/24,774.36 = 10,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.76x = 24,774.36 × 10,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.76x = 253,858,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,858,480.17/16,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.00

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