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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.10, 24,006.15 and 10,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.10, 24,006.15 and 10,167.30 is: 15,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.10 : 24,006.15 = 10,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.10/24,006.15 = 10,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.10x = 24,006.15 × 10,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.10x = 244,077,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,077,728.90/16,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.95

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