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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.22, 24,030.32 and 7,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.22, 24,030.32 and 7,254.94 is: 10,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.22 : 24,030.32 = 7,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.22/24,030.32 = 7,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.22x = 24,030.32 × 7,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.22x = 174,338,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,338,529.78/16,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.41

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