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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.74, 24,052.51 and 10,478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.74, 24,052.51 and 10,478.58 is: 15,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.74 : 24,052.51 = 10,478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.74/24,052.51 = 10,478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.74x = 24,052.51 × 10,478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.74x = 252,036,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,036,150.24/16,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.98

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