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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.94, 24,517.35 and 10,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.94, 24,517.35 and 10,093.68 is: 15,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.94 : 24,517.35 = 10,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.94/24,517.35 = 10,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.94x = 24,517.35 × 10,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.94x = 247,470,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,470,285.35/16,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.19

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