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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.52, 23,988.78 and 10,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.52, 23,988.78 and 10,455.72 is: 15,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.52 : 23,988.78 = 10,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.52/23,988.78 = 10,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.52x = 23,988.78 × 10,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.52x = 250,819,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,819,966.82/16,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.95

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