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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.76, 24,320.75 and 7,324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.76, 24,320.75 and 7,324.65 is: 10,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.76 : 24,320.75 = 7,324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.76/24,320.75 = 7,324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.76x = 24,320.75 × 7,324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.76x = 178,140,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,140,944.86/16,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.96

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