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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.64, 24,108.24 and 10,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.64, 24,108.24 and 10,138.66 is: 15,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.64 : 24,108.24 = 10,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.64/24,108.24 = 10,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.64x = 24,108.24 × 10,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.64x = 244,425,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,425,248.56/16,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.32

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