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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.29, 24,161.45 and 7,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.29, 24,161.45 and 7,227 is: 10,842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.29 : 24,161.45 = 7,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.29/24,161.45 = 7,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.29x = 24,161.45 × 7,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.29x = 174,614,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,614,763.02/16,104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.75

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