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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.47, 24,149.30 and 7,328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.47, 24,149.30 and 7,328.25 is: 10,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.47 : 24,149.30 = 7,328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.47/24,149.30 = 7,328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.47x = 24,149.30 × 7,328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.47x = 176,972,071.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,972,071.08/16,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.42

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