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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.28, 24,151.68 and 10,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.28, 24,151.68 and 10,565.12 is: 15,820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.28 : 24,151.68 = 10,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.28/24,151.68 = 10,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.28x = 24,151.68 × 10,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.28x = 255,165,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,165,397.40/16,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.01

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