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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.36, 24,826.30 and 10,303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.36, 24,826.30 and 10,303.81 is: 15,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.36 : 24,826.30 = 10,303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.36/24,826.30 = 10,303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.36x = 24,826.30 × 10,303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.36x = 255,805,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,805,390.38/16,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.85

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