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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.95, 24,006.03 and 10,492.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.95, 24,006.03 and 10,492.19 is: 15,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.95 : 24,006.03 = 10,492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.95/24,006.03 = 10,492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.95x = 24,006.03 × 10,492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.95x = 251,875,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,875,827.91/16,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.35

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