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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.60, 24,323.28 and 7,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.60, 24,323.28 and 7,467.52 is: 11,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.60 : 24,323.28 = 7,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.60/24,323.28 = 7,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.60x = 24,323.28 × 7,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.60x = 181,634,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,634,579.87/16,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.32

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