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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.82, 24,194.57 and 7,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.82, 24,194.57 and 7,363.62 is: 11,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.82 : 24,194.57 = 7,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.82/24,194.57 = 7,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.82x = 24,194.57 × 7,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.82x = 178,159,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,159,582.73/16,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.72

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