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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.93, 24,073.46 and 10,537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.93, 24,073.46 and 10,537.15 is: 15,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.93 : 24,073.46 = 10,537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.93/24,073.46 = 10,537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.93x = 24,073.46 × 10,537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.93x = 253,665,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,665,625.20/16,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.77

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