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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.52, 24,147.42 and 7,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.52, 24,147.42 and 7,335.76 is: 11,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.52 : 24,147.42 = 7,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.52/24,147.42 = 7,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.52x = 24,147.42 × 7,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.52x = 177,139,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,139,677.74/16,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.48

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