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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.25, 24,311.69 and 7,325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.25, 24,311.69 and 7,325.99 is: 10,980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.25 : 24,311.69 = 7,325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.25/24,311.69 = 7,325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.25x = 24,311.69 × 7,325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.25x = 178,107,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,107,336.24/16,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.55

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