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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.86, 24,130.95 and 7,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.86, 24,130.95 and 7,332.34 is: 10,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.86 : 24,130.95 = 7,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.86/24,130.95 = 7,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.86x = 24,130.95 × 7,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.86x = 176,936,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,936,329.92/16,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.39

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