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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.16, 24,036.23 and 10,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.16, 24,036.23 and 10,482.16 is: 15,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.16 : 24,036.23 = 10,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.16/24,036.23 = 10,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.16x = 24,036.23 × 10,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.16x = 251,951,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,951,608.66/16,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.23

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