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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.60, 24,806.40 and 10,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.60, 24,806.40 and 10,316.80 is: 15,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.60 : 24,806.40 = 10,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.60/24,806.40 = 10,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.60x = 24,806.40 × 10,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.60x = 255,922,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,922,667.52/16,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.20

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