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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.56, 24,410.70 and 10,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.56, 24,410.70 and 10,119.56 is: 15,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.56 : 24,410.70 = 10,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.56/24,410.70 = 10,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.56x = 24,410.70 × 10,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.56x = 247,025,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,025,543.29/16,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.90

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