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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.08, 24,065.52 and 10,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.08, 24,065.52 and 10,504.48 is: 15,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.08 : 24,065.52 = 10,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.08/24,065.52 = 10,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.08x = 24,065.52 × 10,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.08x = 252,795,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,795,773.53/16,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,766.15

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