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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.48, 24,255.72 and 7,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.48, 24,255.72 and 7,395 is: 11,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.48 : 24,255.72 = 7,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.48/24,255.72 = 7,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.48x = 24,255.72 × 7,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.48x = 179,371,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,371,049.40/16,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.56

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