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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.60, 24,095.40 and 10,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.60, 24,095.40 and 10,231.60 is: 15,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.60 : 24,095.40 = 10,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.60/24,095.40 = 10,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.60x = 24,095.40 × 10,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.60x = 246,534,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,534,494.64/16,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.40

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