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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.88, 24,225.24 and 7,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.88, 24,225.24 and 7,267.70 is: 10,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.88 : 24,225.24 = 7,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.88/24,225.24 = 7,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.88x = 24,225.24 × 7,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.88x = 176,061,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,061,776.75/16,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.67

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