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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.88, 24,515.85 and 10,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.88, 24,515.85 and 10,106.05 is: 15,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.88 : 24,515.85 = 10,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.88/24,515.85 = 10,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.88x = 24,515.85 × 10,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.88x = 247,758,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,758,517.68/16,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.38

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