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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.58, 24,124.32 and 10,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.58, 24,124.32 and 10,153.68 is: 15,253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.58 : 24,124.32 = 10,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.58/24,124.32 = 10,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.58x = 24,124.32 × 10,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.58x = 244,950,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,950,625.50/16,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.57

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