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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.38, 24,419.93 and 10,036.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.38, 24,419.93 and 10,036.65 is: 15,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.38 : 24,419.93 = 10,036.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.38/24,419.93 = 10,036.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.38x = 24,419.93 × 10,036.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.38x = 245,094,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,094,240.25/16,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.39

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