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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.65, 24,329.54 and 7,330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.65, 24,329.54 and 7,330.53 is: 10,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.65 : 24,329.54 = 7,330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.65/24,329.54 = 7,330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.65x = 24,329.54 × 7,330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.65x = 178,348,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,348,319.53/16,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.76

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