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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.61, 24,251.56 and 7,400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.61, 24,251.56 and 7,400.67 is: 11,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.61 : 24,251.56 = 7,400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.61/24,251.56 = 7,400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.61x = 24,251.56 × 7,400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.61x = 179,477,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,477,774.04/16,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.57

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