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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.54, 24,241.59 and 7,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.54, 24,241.59 and 7,393.94 is: 11,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.54 : 24,241.59 = 7,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.54/24,241.59 = 7,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.54x = 24,241.59 × 7,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.54x = 179,240,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,240,861.96/16,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.15

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