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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.26, 24,019.29 and 10,090.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.26, 24,019.29 and 10,090.74 is: 15,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.26 : 24,019.29 = 10,090.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.26/24,019.29 = 10,090.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.26x = 24,019.29 × 10,090.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.26x = 242,372,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,372,410.37/16,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.51

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