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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.74, 24,055.12 and 10,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.74, 24,055.12 and 10,524.96 is: 15,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.74 : 24,055.12 = 10,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.74/24,055.12 = 10,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.74x = 24,055.12 × 10,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.74x = 253,179,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,179,175.80/16,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.45

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