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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.08, 24,035.04 and 10,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.08, 24,035.04 and 10,476.72 is: 15,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.08 : 24,035.04 = 10,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.08/24,035.04 = 10,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.08x = 24,035.04 × 10,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.08x = 251,808,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,808,384.27/16,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.49

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