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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.34, 24,874.98 and 10,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.34, 24,874.98 and 10,385.30 is: 15,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.34 : 24,874.98 = 10,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.34/24,874.98 = 10,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.34x = 24,874.98 × 10,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.34x = 258,334,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,334,129.79/16,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.38

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