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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.33, 24,324.99 and 7,449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.33, 24,324.99 and 7,449.63 is: 11,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.33 : 24,324.99 = 7,449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.33/24,324.99 = 7,449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.33x = 24,324.99 × 7,449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.33x = 181,212,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,212,175.25/16,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.54

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