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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.72, 24,170.70 and 10,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.72, 24,170.70 and 10,254.92 is: 15,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.72 : 24,170.70 = 10,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.72/24,170.70 = 10,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.72x = 24,170.70 × 10,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.72x = 247,868,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,868,594.84/16,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.55

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