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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.13, 24,508.78 and 10,101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.13, 24,508.78 and 10,101.11 is: 15,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.13 : 24,508.78 = 10,101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.13/24,508.78 = 10,101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.13x = 24,508.78 × 10,101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.13x = 247,565,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,565,734.95/16,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.78

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