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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.36, 24,218.04 and 7,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.36, 24,218.04 and 7,377.92 is: 11,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.36 : 24,218.04 = 7,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.36/24,218.04 = 7,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.36x = 24,218.04 × 7,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.36x = 178,678,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,678,761.68/16,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.88

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