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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112, 24,174.40 and 7,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112, 24,174.40 and 7,351.04 is: 11,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112 : 24,174.40 = 7,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112/24,174.40 = 7,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112x = 24,174.40 × 7,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112x = 177,706,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,706,981.38/16,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.48

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