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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.80, 24,388.66 and 10,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.80, 24,388.66 and 10,032.04 is: 15,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.80 : 24,388.66 = 10,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.80/24,388.66 = 10,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.80x = 24,388.66 × 10,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.80x = 244,668,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,668,012.67/16,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.78

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