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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.40, 24,088.20 and 10,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.40, 24,088.20 and 10,212.40 is: 15,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.40 : 24,088.20 = 10,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.40/24,088.20 = 10,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.40x = 24,088.20 × 10,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.40x = 245,998,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,998,333.68/16,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.35

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