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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.13, 24,147.72 and 7,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.13, 24,147.72 and 7,217.90 is: 10,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.13 : 24,147.72 = 7,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.13/24,147.72 = 7,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.13x = 24,147.72 × 7,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.13x = 174,295,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,295,828.19/16,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.10

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