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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.74, 24,049.51 and 10,476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.74, 24,049.51 and 10,476.58 is: 15,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.74 : 24,049.51 = 10,476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.74/24,049.51 = 10,476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.74x = 24,049.51 × 10,476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.74x = 251,956,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,956,615.48/16,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.98

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