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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.25, 24,353.60 and 6,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.25, 24,353.60 and 6,995.25 is: 10,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.25 : 24,353.60 = 6,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.25/24,353.60 = 6,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.25x = 24,353.60 × 6,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.25x = 170,359,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,359,485.42/16,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.06

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