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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.30, 24,020.94 and 7,249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.30, 24,020.94 and 7,249.22 is: 10,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.30 : 24,020.94 = 7,249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.30/24,020.94 = 7,249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.30x = 24,020.94 × 7,249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.30x = 174,133,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,133,078.67/16,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.60

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