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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.70, 23,997.15 and 10,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.70, 23,997.15 and 10,161.30 is: 15,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.70 : 23,997.15 = 10,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.70/23,997.15 = 10,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.70x = 23,997.15 × 10,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.70x = 243,842,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,842,240.30/16,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,232.81

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