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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.80, 24,126.30 and 10,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.80, 24,126.30 and 10,252.20 is: 15,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.80 : 24,126.30 = 10,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.80/24,126.30 = 10,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.80x = 24,126.30 × 10,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.80x = 247,347,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,347,652.86/16,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.08

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