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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.40, 24,239.10 and 10,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.40, 24,239.10 and 10,629.80 is: 15,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.40 : 24,239.10 = 10,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.40/24,239.10 = 10,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.40x = 24,239.10 × 10,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.40x = 257,656,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,656,785.18/16,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.70

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