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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.46, 24,151.26 and 7,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.46, 24,151.26 and 7,215.95 is: 10,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.46 : 24,151.26 = 7,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.46/24,151.26 = 7,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.46x = 24,151.26 × 7,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.46x = 174,274,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,274,284.60/16,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.84

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