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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.60, 24,158.40 and 10,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.60, 24,158.40 and 10,273.60 is: 15,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.60 : 24,158.40 = 10,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.60/24,158.40 = 10,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.60x = 24,158.40 × 10,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.60x = 248,193,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,193,738.24/16,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.40

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