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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.61, 24,229.31 and 7,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.61, 24,229.31 and 7,270.43 is: 10,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.61 : 24,229.31 = 7,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.61/24,229.31 = 7,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.61x = 24,229.31 × 7,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.61x = 176,157,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,157,502.30/16,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.75

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