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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.83, 24,176.81 and 7,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.83, 24,176.81 and 7,228.13 is: 10,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.83 : 24,176.81 = 7,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.83/24,176.81 = 7,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.83x = 24,176.81 × 7,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.83x = 174,752,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,752,968.64/16,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.23

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