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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.12, 23,996.64 and 10,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.12, 23,996.64 and 10,169.40 is: 15,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.12 : 23,996.64 = 10,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.12/23,996.64 = 10,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.12x = 23,996.64 × 10,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.12x = 244,031,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,031,430.82/16,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.37

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