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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.13, 24,438.19 and 10,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.13, 24,438.19 and 10,705.08 is: 16,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.13 : 24,438.19 = 10,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.13/24,438.19 = 10,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.13x = 24,438.19 × 10,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.13x = 261,612,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,612,779.01/16,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.62

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