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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.63, 24,013.68 and 10,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.63, 24,013.68 and 10,069.40 is: 15,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.63 : 24,013.68 = 10,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.63/24,013.68 = 10,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.63x = 24,013.68 × 10,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.63x = 241,803,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,803,229.32/16,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.67

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