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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.54, 24,848.24 and 10,317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.54, 24,848.24 and 10,317.66 is: 15,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.54 : 24,848.24 = 10,317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.54/24,848.24 = 10,317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.54x = 24,848.24 × 10,317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.54x = 256,375,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,375,691.92/16,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.15

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