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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.08, 24,069.18 and 10,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.08, 24,069.18 and 10,534.30 is: 15,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.08 : 24,069.18 = 10,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.08/24,069.18 = 10,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.08x = 24,069.18 × 10,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.08x = 253,551,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,551,962.87/16,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.49

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