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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.85, 24,001.04 and 10,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.85, 24,001.04 and 10,011.69 is: 15,006.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.85 : 24,001.04 = 10,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.85/24,001.04 = 10,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.85x = 24,001.04 × 10,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.85x = 240,290,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,290,922.10/16,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.14

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