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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.40, 24,410.10 and 10,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.40, 24,410.10 and 10,129.40 is: 15,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.40 : 24,410.10 = 10,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.40/24,410.10 = 10,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.40x = 24,410.10 × 10,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.40x = 247,259,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,259,666.94/16,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,194.10

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