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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.40, 24,335.10 and 10,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.40, 24,335.10 and 10,079.40 is: 15,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.40 : 24,335.10 = 10,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.40/24,335.10 = 10,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.40x = 24,335.10 × 10,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.40x = 245,283,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,283,206.94/16,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.10

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