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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.42, 24,027.96 and 10,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.42, 24,027.96 and 10,129.58 is: 15,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.42 : 24,027.96 = 10,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.42/24,027.96 = 10,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.42x = 24,027.96 × 10,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.42x = 243,393,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,393,143.06/16,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.56

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