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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.54, 24,206.33 and 7,819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.54, 24,206.33 and 7,819.98 is: 11,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.54 : 24,206.33 = 7,819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.54/24,206.33 = 7,819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.54x = 24,206.33 × 7,819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.54x = 189,292,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,292,977.37/16,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.81

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