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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.43, 24,035.15 and 10,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.43, 24,035.15 and 10,481.45 is: 15,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.43 : 24,035.15 = 10,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.43/24,035.15 = 10,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.43x = 24,035.15 × 10,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.43x = 251,923,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,923,129.00/16,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.17

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