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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.38, 24,415.43 and 10,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.38, 24,415.43 and 10,033.65 is: 15,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.38 : 24,415.43 = 10,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.38/24,415.43 = 10,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.38x = 24,415.43 × 10,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.38x = 244,975,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,975,829.05/16,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.89

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