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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.51, 24,140.50 and 7,328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.51, 24,140.50 and 7,328.34 is: 10,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.51 : 24,140.50 = 7,328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.51/24,140.50 = 7,328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.51x = 24,140.50 × 7,328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.51x = 176,909,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,909,773.45/16,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.25

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