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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.40, 24,363.60 and 10,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.40, 24,363.60 and 10,098.40 is: 15,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.40 : 24,363.60 = 10,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.40/24,363.60 = 10,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.40x = 24,363.60 × 10,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.40x = 246,033,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,033,378.24/16,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.60

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