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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.10, 24,003.15 and 13,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.10, 24,003.15 and 13,410.10 is: 20,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.10 : 24,003.15 = 13,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.10/24,003.15 = 13,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.10x = 24,003.15 × 13,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.10x = 321,884,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,884,641.82/16,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.15

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