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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101, 24,161.22 and 6,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101, 24,161.22 and 6,867 is: 10,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101 : 24,161.22 = 6,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101/24,161.22 = 6,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101x = 24,161.22 × 6,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101x = 165,915,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,915,097.74/16,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.65

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