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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.28, 24,167.66 and 7,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.28, 24,167.66 and 7,340.06 is: 11,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.28 : 24,167.66 = 7,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.28/24,167.66 = 7,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.28x = 24,167.66 × 7,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.28x = 177,392,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,392,074.46/16,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.85

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