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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.28, 24,327.36 and 10,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.28, 24,327.36 and 10,051.52 is: 15,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.28 : 24,327.36 = 10,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.28/24,327.36 = 10,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.28x = 24,327.36 × 10,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.28x = 244,526,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,526,945.59/16,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.48

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