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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.99, 24,238.49 and 7,387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.99, 24,238.49 and 7,387.75 is: 11,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.99 : 24,238.49 = 7,387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.99/24,238.49 = 7,387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.99x = 24,238.49 × 7,387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.99x = 179,067,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,067,904.50/16,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.63

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