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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.04, 24,229.80 and 10,641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.04, 24,229.80 and 10,641.68 is: 15,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.04 : 24,229.80 = 10,641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.04/24,229.80 = 10,641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.04x = 24,229.80 × 10,641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.04x = 257,845,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,845,778.06/16,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.68

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