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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.56, 24,181.32 and 7,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.56, 24,181.32 and 7,236.06 is: 10,852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.56 : 24,181.32 = 7,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.56/24,181.32 = 7,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.56x = 24,181.32 × 7,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.56x = 174,977,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,977,482.40/16,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.96

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