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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.52, 24,218.56 and 7,390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.52, 24,218.56 and 7,390.32 is: 11,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.52 : 24,218.56 = 7,390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.52/24,218.56 = 7,390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.52x = 24,218.56 × 7,390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.52x = 178,982,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982,908.34/16,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.52

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