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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.65, 24,153.25 and 7,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.65, 24,153.25 and 7,222.36 is: 10,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.65 : 24,153.25 = 7,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.65/24,153.25 = 7,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.65x = 24,153.25 × 7,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.65x = 174,443,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,443,527.05/16,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.19

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