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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.12, 24,252.84 and 10,617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.12, 24,252.84 and 10,617.12 is: 15,933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.12 : 24,252.84 = 10,617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.12/24,252.84 = 10,617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.12x = 24,252.84 × 10,617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.12x = 257,495,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,495,312.62/16,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.01

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