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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.25, 24,488.15 and 7,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.25, 24,488.15 and 7,091.25 is: 10,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.25 : 24,488.15 = 7,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.25/24,488.15 = 7,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.25x = 24,488.15 × 7,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.25x = 173,651,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,651,558.23/16,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.99

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