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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.60, 24,015.90 and 10,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.60, 24,015.90 and 10,173.80 is: 15,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.60 : 24,015.90 = 10,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.60/24,015.90 = 10,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.60x = 24,015.90 × 10,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.60x = 244,332,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,332,963.42/16,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.70

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