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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,144.25, 24,220.62 and 10,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,144.25, 24,220.62 and 10,147.28 is: 15,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,144.25 : 24,220.62 = 10,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,144.25/24,220.62 = 10,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,144.25x = 24,220.62 × 10,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,144.25x = 245,773,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,773,291.81/16,144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.59

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