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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.38, 24,161.62 and 7,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.38, 24,161.62 and 7,227.28 is: 10,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.38 : 24,161.62 = 7,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.38/24,161.62 = 7,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.38x = 24,161.62 × 7,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.38x = 174,622,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,622,792.99/16,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.19

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