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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.36, 24,224.44 and 7,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.36, 24,224.44 and 7,267.18 is: 10,894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.36 : 24,224.44 = 7,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.36/24,224.44 = 7,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.36x = 24,224.44 × 7,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.36x = 176,043,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,043,365.88/16,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.88

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