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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.72, 24,228.72 and 10,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.72, 24,228.72 and 10,608.84 is: 15,910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.72 : 24,228.72 = 10,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.72/24,228.72 = 10,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.72x = 24,228.72 × 10,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.72x = 257,038,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,038,613.88/16,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.07

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