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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.60, 24,084.90 and 10,151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.60, 24,084.90 and 10,151.70 is: 15,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.60 : 24,084.90 = 10,151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.60/24,084.90 = 10,151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.60x = 24,084.90 × 10,151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.60x = 244,502,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,502,679.33/16,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.55

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