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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.40, 24,380.22 and 10,054.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.40, 24,380.22 and 10,054.36 is: 15,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.40 : 24,380.22 = 10,054.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.40/24,380.22 = 10,054.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.40x = 24,380.22 × 10,054.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.40x = 245,127,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,127,508.76/16,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.36

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