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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.40, 24,010.20 and 10,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.40, 24,010.20 and 10,160.40 is: 15,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.40 : 24,010.20 = 10,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.40/24,010.20 = 10,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.40x = 24,010.20 × 10,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.40x = 243,953,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,953,236.08/15,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.32

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