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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.76, 24,333.47 and 7,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.76, 24,333.47 and 7,451.24 is: 11,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.76 : 24,333.47 = 7,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.76/24,333.47 = 7,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.76x = 24,333.47 × 7,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.76x = 181,314,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,314,525.00/16,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.17

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