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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.54, 24,221.55 and 10,636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.54, 24,221.55 and 10,636.18 is: 15,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.54 : 24,221.55 = 10,636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.54/24,221.55 = 10,636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.54x = 24,221.55 × 10,636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.54x = 257,624,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,624,765.68/16,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.43

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