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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.72, 24,391.26 and 10,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.72, 24,391.26 and 10,029.96 is: 15,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.72 : 24,391.26 = 10,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.72/24,391.26 = 10,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.72x = 24,391.26 × 10,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.72x = 244,643,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,643,362.15/16,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.60

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