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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.30, 24,074.10 and 10,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.30, 24,074.10 and 10,492.80 is: 15,747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.30 : 24,074.10 = 10,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.30/24,074.10 = 10,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.30x = 24,074.10 × 10,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.30x = 252,604,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,604,716.48/16,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.15

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