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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.61, 24,190.75 and 7,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.61, 24,190.75 and 7,813.04 is: 11,702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.61 : 24,190.75 = 7,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.61/24,190.75 = 7,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.61x = 24,190.75 × 7,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.61x = 189,003,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003,297.38/16,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.55

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