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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.20, 24,522.03 and 7,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.20, 24,522.03 and 7,114.20 is: 10,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.20 : 24,522.03 = 7,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.20/24,522.03 = 7,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.20x = 24,522.03 × 7,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.20x = 174,454,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,454,625.83/16,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.18

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