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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.79, 24,063.52 and 10,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.79, 24,063.52 and 10,108.83 is: 15,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.79 : 24,063.52 = 10,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.79/24,063.52 = 10,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.79x = 24,063.52 × 10,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.79x = 243,254,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,254,045.52/16,038.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.61

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