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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.40, 24,048.60 and 10,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.40, 24,048.60 and 10,193.20 is: 15,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.40 : 24,048.60 = 10,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.40/24,048.60 = 10,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.40x = 24,048.60 × 10,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.40x = 245,132,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,132,189.52/16,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.80

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