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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.62, 24,218.49 and 10,216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.62, 24,218.49 and 10,216.58 is: 15,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.62 : 24,218.49 = 10,216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.62/24,218.49 = 10,216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.62x = 24,218.49 × 10,216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.62x = 247,430,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,430,194.01/16,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.07

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