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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.05, 24,848.99 and 10,318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.05, 24,848.99 and 10,318.15 is: 15,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.05 : 24,848.99 = 10,318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.05/24,848.99 = 10,318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.05x = 24,848.99 × 10,318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.05x = 256,395,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,395,606.17/16,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.88

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