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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.63, 24,021.97 and 10,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.63, 24,021.97 and 10,085.15 is: 15,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.63 : 24,021.97 = 10,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.63/24,021.97 = 10,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.63x = 24,021.97 × 10,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.63x = 242,265,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,265,205.59/16,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.47

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