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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.08, 24,062.52 and 10,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.08, 24,062.52 and 10,502.48 is: 15,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.08 : 24,062.52 = 10,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.08/24,062.52 = 10,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.08x = 24,062.52 × 10,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.08x = 252,716,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716,135.05/16,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.15

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