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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.63, 24,188.05 and 7,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.63, 24,188.05 and 7,355.50 is: 11,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.63 : 24,188.05 = 7,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.63/24,188.05 = 7,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.63x = 24,188.05 × 7,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.63x = 177,915,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,915,100.97/16,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.11

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