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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.04, 24,551.28 and 10,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.04, 24,551.28 and 10,061.28 is: 15,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.04 : 24,551.28 = 10,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.04/24,551.28 = 10,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.04x = 24,551.28 × 10,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.04x = 247,017,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,017,302.44/16,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.73

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