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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.71, 24,248.77 and 10,604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.71, 24,248.77 and 10,604.93 is: 15,929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.71 : 24,248.77 = 10,604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.71/24,248.77 = 10,604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.71x = 24,248.77 × 10,604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.71x = 257,156,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,156,360.68/16,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.20

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