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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.40, 23,996.70 and 10,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.40, 23,996.70 and 10,463.40 is: 15,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.40 : 23,996.70 = 10,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.40/23,996.70 = 10,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.40x = 23,996.70 × 10,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.40x = 251,087,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,087,070.78/16,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.69

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