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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.65, 24,108.06 and 10,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.65, 24,108.06 and 10,229.25 is: 15,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.65 : 24,108.06 = 10,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.65/24,108.06 = 10,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.65x = 24,108.06 × 10,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.65x = 246,607,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,607,372.76/16,093.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.27

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