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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.22, 24,389.01 and 10,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.22, 24,389.01 and 10,028.46 is: 15,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.22 : 24,389.01 = 10,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.22/24,389.01 = 10,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.22x = 24,389.01 × 10,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.22x = 244,584,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,584,211.22/16,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.35

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