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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.91, 24,181.63 and 7,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.91, 24,181.63 and 7,355.78 is: 11,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.91 : 24,181.63 = 7,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.91/24,181.63 = 7,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.91x = 24,181.63 × 7,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.91x = 177,874,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,874,750.32/16,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.42

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