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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.56, 24,415.20 and 10,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.56, 24,415.20 and 10,122.56 is: 15,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.56 : 24,415.20 = 10,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.56/24,415.20 = 10,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.56x = 24,415.20 × 10,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.56x = 247,144,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,144,326.91/16,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.40

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