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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.32, 24,361.26 and 10,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.32, 24,361.26 and 10,019.04 is: 15,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.32 : 24,361.26 = 10,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.32/24,361.26 = 10,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.32x = 24,361.26 × 10,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.32x = 244,076,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,076,438.39/16,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.72

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