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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.40, 24,266.10 and 10,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.40, 24,266.10 and 10,033.40 is: 15,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.40 : 24,266.10 = 10,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.40/24,266.10 = 10,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.40x = 24,266.10 × 10,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.40x = 243,471,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,471,487.74/16,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.10

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