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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.36, 24,213.12 and 7,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.36, 24,213.12 and 7,265.44 is: 10,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.36 : 24,213.12 = 7,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.36/24,213.12 = 7,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.36x = 24,213.12 × 7,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.36x = 175,918,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,918,970.57/16,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.60

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