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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.40, 24,169.20 and 10,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.40, 24,169.20 and 10,266.40 is: 15,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.40 : 24,169.20 = 10,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.40/24,169.20 = 10,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.40x = 24,169.20 × 10,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.40x = 248,130,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,130,674.88/16,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.37

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