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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.08, 24,084.96 and 10,206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.08, 24,084.96 and 10,206.58 is: 15,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.08 : 24,084.96 = 10,206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.08/24,084.96 = 10,206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.08x = 24,084.96 × 10,206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.08x = 245,825,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,825,071.04/16,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,288.50

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