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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.76, 24,334.97 and 7,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.76, 24,334.97 and 7,452.24 is: 11,176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.76 : 24,334.97 = 7,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.76/24,334.97 = 7,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.76x = 24,334.97 × 7,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.76x = 181,350,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350,036.83/16,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.67

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