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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.04, 24,231.30 and 10,642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.04, 24,231.30 and 10,642.68 is: 15,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.04 : 24,231.30 = 10,642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.04/24,231.30 = 10,642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.04x = 24,231.30 × 10,642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.04x = 257,885,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,885,971.88/16,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.18

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