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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.31, 24,131.15 and 7,350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.31, 24,131.15 and 7,350.37 is: 11,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.31 : 24,131.15 = 7,350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.31/24,131.15 = 7,350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.31x = 24,131.15 × 7,350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.31x = 177,372,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372,910.39/16,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.59

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