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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.92, 24,470.72 and 10,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.92, 24,470.72 and 10,062.66 is: 15,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.92 : 24,470.72 = 10,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.92/24,470.72 = 10,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.92x = 24,470.72 × 10,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.92x = 246,240,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,240,535.32/16,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.59

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