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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.10, 24,155.49 and 10,267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.10, 24,155.49 and 10,267.10 is: 15,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.10 : 24,155.49 = 10,267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.10/24,155.49 = 10,267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.10x = 24,155.49 × 10,267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.10x = 248,006,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,006,831.38/16,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.01

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