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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.40, 24,141.60 and 10,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.40, 24,141.60 and 10,550.40 is: 15,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.40 : 24,141.60 = 10,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.40/24,141.60 = 10,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.40x = 24,141.60 × 10,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.40x = 254,703,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,703,536.64/16,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.60

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