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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.61, 24,227.81 and 7,269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.61, 24,227.81 and 7,269.43 is: 10,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.61 : 24,227.81 = 7,269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.61/24,227.81 = 7,269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.61x = 24,227.81 × 7,269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.61x = 176,122,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,122,368.85/16,160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.25

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