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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.30, 24,023.13 and 10,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.30, 24,023.13 and 10,832.70 is: 16,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.30 : 24,023.13 = 10,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.30/24,023.13 = 10,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.30x = 24,023.13 × 10,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.30x = 260,235,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,235,360.35/16,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.02

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