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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.28, 24,052.15 and 10,772.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.28, 24,052.15 and 10,772.51 is: 16,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.28 : 24,052.15 = 10,772.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.28/24,052.15 = 10,772.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.28x = 24,052.15 × 10,772.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.28x = 259,101,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,101,879.20/16,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,158.24

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