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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.08, 24,223.47 and 10,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.08, 24,223.47 and 10,604.94 is: 15,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.08 : 24,223.47 = 10,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.08/24,223.47 = 10,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.08x = 24,223.47 × 10,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.08x = 256,888,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,888,445.94/16,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.37

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