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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.46, 24,148.26 and 7,213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.46, 24,148.26 and 7,213.95 is: 10,819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.46 : 24,148.26 = 7,213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.46/24,148.26 = 7,213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.46x = 24,148.26 × 7,213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.46x = 174,204,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,204,340.23/16,100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.84

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