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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.29, 24,033.04 and 10,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.29, 24,033.04 and 10,082.64 is: 15,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.29 : 24,033.04 = 10,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.29/24,033.04 = 10,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.29x = 24,033.04 × 10,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.29x = 242,316,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,316,555.34/16,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.78

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