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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.80, 24,004.20 and 10,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.80, 24,004.20 and 10,462.40 is: 15,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.80 : 24,004.20 = 10,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.80/24,004.20 = 10,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.80x = 24,004.20 × 10,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.80x = 251,141,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,141,542.08/16,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.60

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