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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.51, 24,227.18 and 4,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.51, 24,227.18 and 4,306.51 is: 6,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.51 : 24,227.18 = 4,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.51/24,227.18 = 4,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.51x = 24,227.18 × 4,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.51x = 104,334,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334,588.70/16,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.74

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