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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.68, 24,054.24 and 10,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.68, 24,054.24 and 10,483.52 is: 15,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.68 : 24,054.24 = 10,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.68/24,054.24 = 10,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.68x = 24,054.24 × 10,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.68x = 252,173,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173,106.12/16,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,713.99

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