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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.70, 24,069.23 and 10,510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.70, 24,069.23 and 10,510.82 is: 15,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.70 : 24,069.23 = 10,510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.70/24,069.23 = 10,510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.70x = 24,069.23 × 10,510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.70x = 252,987,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,987,344.07/16,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.21

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