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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.65, 24,103.58 and 10,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.65, 24,103.58 and 10,226.25 is: 15,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.65 : 24,103.58 = 10,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.65/24,103.58 = 10,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.65x = 24,103.58 × 10,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.65x = 246,489,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,489,183.84/16,090.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,318.78

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