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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.64, 24,325.02 and 7,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.64, 24,325.02 and 7,898.16 is: 11,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.64 : 24,325.02 = 7,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.64/24,325.02 = 7,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.64x = 24,325.02 × 7,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.64x = 192,122,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,122,899.96/16,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.35

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