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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.98, 24,225.39 and 7,267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.98, 24,225.39 and 7,267.79 is: 10,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.98 : 24,225.39 = 7,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.98/24,225.39 = 7,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.98x = 24,225.39 × 7,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.98x = 176,064,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,064,926.06/16,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.80

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