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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.25, 24,407.67 and 10,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.25, 24,407.67 and 10,049.92 is: 15,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.25 : 24,407.67 = 10,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.25/24,407.67 = 10,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.25x = 24,407.67 × 10,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.25x = 245,295,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,295,008.85/16,253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.06

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