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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.89, 24,001.34 and 10,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.89, 24,001.34 and 10,466.62 is: 15,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.89 : 24,001.34 = 10,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.89/24,001.34 = 10,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.89x = 24,001.34 × 10,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.89x = 251,212,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,212,905.27/16,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,672.51

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