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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.04, 24,208.58 and 7,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.04, 24,208.58 and 7,821.48 is: 11,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.04 : 24,208.58 = 7,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.04/24,208.58 = 7,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.04x = 24,208.58 × 7,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.04x = 189,346,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,346,885.19/16,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.06

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