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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.87, 24,099.62 and 10,132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.87, 24,099.62 and 10,132.91 is: 15,202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.87 : 24,099.62 = 10,132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.87/24,099.62 = 10,132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.87x = 24,099.62 × 10,132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.87x = 244,199,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,199,229.83/16,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.71

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