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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.40, 23,998.20 and 10,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.40, 23,998.20 and 10,464.40 is: 15,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.40 : 23,998.20 = 10,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.40/23,998.20 = 10,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.40x = 23,998.20 × 10,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.40x = 251,126,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,126,764.08/16,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.19

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