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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.52, 24,136.92 and 7,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.52, 24,136.92 and 7,328.76 is: 10,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.52 : 24,136.92 = 7,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.52/24,136.92 = 7,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.52x = 24,136.92 × 7,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.52x = 176,893,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,893,693.82/16,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.98

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