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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.30, 24,337.65 and 10,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.30, 24,337.65 and 10,081.10 is: 15,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.30 : 24,337.65 = 10,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.30/24,337.65 = 10,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.30x = 24,337.65 × 10,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.30x = 245,350,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,350,283.42/16,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.78

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