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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.77, 24,022.49 and 10,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.77, 24,022.49 and 10,407.23 is: 15,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.77 : 24,022.49 = 10,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.77/24,022.49 = 10,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.77x = 24,022.49 × 10,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.77x = 250,007,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,007,406.45/16,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.29

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