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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.22, 24,337.72 and 8,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.22, 24,337.72 and 8,732.31 is: 13,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.22 : 24,337.72 = 8,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.22/24,337.72 = 8,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.22x = 24,337.72 × 8,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.22x = 212,524,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,524,515.73/16,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.41

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