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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.69, 24,381.33 and 10,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.69, 24,381.33 and 10,032.51 is: 15,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.69 : 24,381.33 = 10,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.69/24,381.33 = 10,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.69x = 24,381.33 × 10,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.69x = 244,605,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,605,937.04/16,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.94

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