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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.72, 24,311.58 and 7,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.72, 24,311.58 and 7,445.80 is: 11,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.72 : 24,311.58 = 7,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.72/24,311.58 = 7,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.72x = 24,311.58 × 7,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.72x = 181,019,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,019,162.36/16,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.44

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