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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.22, 24,621.21 and 7,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.22, 24,621.21 and 7,184.70 is: 10,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.22 : 24,621.21 = 7,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.22/24,621.21 = 7,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.22x = 24,621.21 × 7,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.22x = 176,896,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,896,007.49/16,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,778.31

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