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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.24, 24,115.14 and 10,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.24, 24,115.14 and 10,451 is: 15,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.24 : 24,115.14 = 10,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.24/24,115.14 = 10,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.24x = 24,115.14 × 10,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.24x = 252,027,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,027,328.14/16,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.24

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