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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.07, 24,237.26 and 7,392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.07, 24,237.26 and 7,392.90 is: 11,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.07 : 24,237.26 = 7,392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.07/24,237.26 = 7,392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.07x = 24,237.26 × 7,392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.07x = 179,183,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,183,639.45/16,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.05

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