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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.95, 24,368.18 and 7,817.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.95, 24,368.18 and 7,817.22 is: 11,718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.95 : 24,368.18 = 7,817.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.95/24,368.18 = 7,817.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.95x = 24,368.18 × 7,817.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.95x = 190,491,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,491,384.97/16,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.98

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