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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.36, 24,131.70 and 7,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.36, 24,131.70 and 7,332.84 is: 10,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.36 : 24,131.70 = 7,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.36/24,131.70 = 7,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.36x = 24,131.70 × 7,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.36x = 176,953,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,953,895.03/16,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.14

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