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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.85, 24,223.69 and 7,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.85, 24,223.69 and 7,266.67 is: 10,894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.85 : 24,223.69 = 7,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.85/24,223.69 = 7,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.85x = 24,223.69 × 7,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.85x = 176,025,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,025,561.41/16,157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.12

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