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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.90, 24,174.45 and 10,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.90, 24,174.45 and 10,269.90 is: 15,418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.90 : 24,174.45 = 10,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.90/24,174.45 = 10,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.90x = 24,174.45 × 10,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.90x = 248,269,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,269,184.06/16,101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.63

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