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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.69, 24,034.02 and 10,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.69, 24,034.02 and 10,480.70 is: 15,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.69 : 24,034.02 = 10,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.69/24,034.02 = 10,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.69x = 24,034.02 × 10,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.69x = 251,893,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,893,233.24/16,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,721.04

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