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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.08, 24,326.44 and 7,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.08, 24,326.44 and 7,446.56 is: 11,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.08 : 24,326.44 = 7,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.08/24,326.44 = 7,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.08x = 24,326.44 × 7,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.08x = 181,148,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,148,257.81/16,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.15

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