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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.94, 24,305.10 and 7,329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.94, 24,305.10 and 7,329.43 is: 10,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.94 : 24,305.10 = 7,329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.94/24,305.10 = 7,329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.94x = 24,305.10 × 7,329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.94x = 178,142,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,142,529.09/16,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.64

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