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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.40, 24,042.60 and 10,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.40, 24,042.60 and 10,498.80 is: 15,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.40 : 24,042.60 = 10,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.40/24,042.60 = 10,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.40x = 24,042.60 × 10,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.40x = 252,418,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,418,448.88/16,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,748.20

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