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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.14, 24,327.27 and 7,899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.14, 24,327.27 and 7,899.66 is: 11,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.14 : 24,327.27 = 7,899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.14/24,327.27 = 7,899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.14x = 24,327.27 × 7,899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.14x = 192,177,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,177,161.73/16,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.60

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