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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.20, 24,797.40 and 10,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.20, 24,797.40 and 10,262.24 is: 15,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.20 : 24,797.40 = 10,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.20/24,797.40 = 10,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.20x = 24,797.40 × 10,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.20x = 254,476,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,476,870.18/16,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.05

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