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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.11, 24,304.86 and 7,450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.11, 24,304.86 and 7,450.38 is: 11,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.11 : 24,304.86 = 7,450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.11/24,304.86 = 7,450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.11x = 24,304.86 × 7,450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.11x = 181,080,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,080,442.85/16,225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.51

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