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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.18, 24,039.28 and 10,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.18, 24,039.28 and 10,484.18 is: 15,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.18 : 24,039.28 = 10,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.18/24,039.28 = 10,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.18x = 24,039.28 × 10,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.18x = 252,032,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,032,138.59/16,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.28

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