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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.35, 24,221.45 and 7,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.35, 24,221.45 and 7,265.17 is: 10,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.35 : 24,221.45 = 7,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.35/24,221.45 = 7,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.35x = 24,221.45 × 7,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.35x = 175,972,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,972,951.90/16,156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.88

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