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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.36, 24,189.84 and 10,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.36, 24,189.84 and 10,572 is: 15,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.36 : 24,189.84 = 10,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.36/24,189.84 = 10,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.36x = 24,189.84 × 10,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.36x = 255,734,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,734,988.48/16,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,876.90

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