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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.12, 24,254.34 and 10,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.12, 24,254.34 and 10,618.12 is: 15,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.12 : 24,254.34 = 10,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.12/24,254.34 = 10,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.12x = 24,254.34 × 10,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.12x = 257,535,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,535,492.64/16,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.51

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