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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.30, 24,062.10 and 10,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.30, 24,062.10 and 10,484.80 is: 15,735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.30 : 24,062.10 = 10,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.30/24,062.10 = 10,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.30x = 24,062.10 × 10,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.30x = 252,286,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,286,306.08/16,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.15

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