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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.36, 24,272.22 and 7,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.36, 24,272.22 and 7,414.44 is: 11,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.36 : 24,272.22 = 7,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.36/24,272.22 = 7,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.36x = 24,272.22 × 7,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.36x = 179,964,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,964,918.86/16,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.24

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