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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.02, 24,271.88 and 7,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.02, 24,271.88 and 7,300.82 is: 10,941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.02 : 24,271.88 = 7,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.02/24,271.88 = 7,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.02x = 24,271.88 × 7,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.02x = 177,204,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,204,469.08/16,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.91

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