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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.40, 24,264.60 and 10,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.40, 24,264.60 and 10,032.40 is: 15,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.40 : 24,264.60 = 10,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.40/24,264.60 = 10,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.40x = 24,264.60 × 10,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.40x = 243,432,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,432,173.04/16,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.60

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