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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.66, 24,104.49 and 7,308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.66, 24,104.49 and 7,308.74 is: 10,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.66 : 24,104.49 = 7,308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.66/24,104.49 = 7,308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.66x = 24,104.49 × 7,308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.66x = 176,173,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,173,450.24/16,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.25

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