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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.43, 24,071.21 and 10,535.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.43, 24,071.21 and 10,535.65 is: 15,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.43 : 24,071.21 = 10,535.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.43/24,071.21 = 10,535.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.43x = 24,071.21 × 10,535.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.43x = 253,605,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,605,770.29/16,047.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.52

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