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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.24, 24,321.52 and 7,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.24, 24,321.52 and 7,325.14 is: 10,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.24 : 24,321.52 = 7,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.24/24,321.52 = 7,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.24x = 24,321.52 × 7,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.24x = 178,158,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,158,539.01/16,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.72

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