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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.44, 24,189.48 and 7,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.44, 24,189.48 and 7,261.02 is: 10,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.44 : 24,189.48 = 7,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.44/24,189.48 = 7,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.44x = 24,189.48 × 7,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.44x = 175,640,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,640,298.07/16,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.35

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