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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.68, 24,175.02 and 10,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.68, 24,175.02 and 10,267.40 is: 15,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.68 : 24,175.02 = 10,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.68/24,175.02 = 10,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.68x = 24,175.02 × 10,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.68x = 248,214,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,214,600.35/16,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.10

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