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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.40, 24,015.60 and 10,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.40, 24,015.60 and 10,171.20 is: 15,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.40 : 24,015.60 = 10,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.40/24,015.60 = 10,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.40x = 24,015.60 × 10,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.40x = 244,267,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,267,470.72/16,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.80

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