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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.14, 24,328.03 and 7,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.14, 24,328.03 and 7,447.62 is: 11,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.14 : 24,328.03 = 7,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.14/24,328.03 = 7,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.14x = 24,328.03 × 7,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.14x = 181,185,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,185,922.79/16,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.74

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