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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.62, 24,039.99 and 10,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.62, 24,039.99 and 10,514.84 is: 15,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.62 : 24,039.99 = 10,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.62/24,039.99 = 10,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.62x = 24,039.99 × 10,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.62x = 252,776,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,776,528.25/16,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.30

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