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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.22, 24,049.98 and 7,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.22, 24,049.98 and 7,266.15 is: 10,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.22 : 24,049.98 = 7,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.22/24,049.98 = 7,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.22x = 24,049.98 × 7,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.22x = 174,750,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,750,762.18/16,025.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.73

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