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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.70, 24,202.50 and 7,399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.70, 24,202.50 and 7,399.98 is: 11,084.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.70 : 24,202.50 = 7,399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.70/24,202.50 = 7,399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.70x = 24,202.50 × 7,399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.70x = 179,098,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,098,015.95/16,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.38

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