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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.54, 24,240.09 and 7,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.54, 24,240.09 and 7,392.94 is: 11,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.54 : 24,240.09 = 7,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.54/24,240.09 = 7,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.54x = 24,240.09 × 7,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.54x = 179,205,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205,498.09/16,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.65

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