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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.67, 24,242.82 and 7,393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.67, 24,242.82 and 7,393.23 is: 11,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.67 : 24,242.82 = 7,393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.67/24,242.82 = 7,393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.67x = 24,242.82 × 7,393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.67x = 179,232,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232,744.11/16,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.68

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