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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.20, 24,323.68 and 7,448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.20, 24,323.68 and 7,448.64 is: 11,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.20 : 24,323.68 = 7,448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.20/24,323.68 = 7,448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.20x = 24,323.68 × 7,448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.20x = 181,178,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,178,335.80/16,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.23

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