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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,097.52, 24,145.92 and 7,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,097.52, 24,145.92 and 7,334.76 is: 11,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,097.52 : 24,145.92 = 7,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,097.52/24,145.92 = 7,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,097.52x = 24,145.92 × 7,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,097.52x = 177,104,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,104,528.18/16,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,001.98

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