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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.34, 24,151.23 and 10,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.34, 24,151.23 and 10,252.98 is: 15,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.34 : 24,151.23 = 10,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.34/24,151.23 = 10,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.34x = 24,151.23 × 10,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.34x = 247,622,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,622,078.17/16,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.66

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