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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.22, 24,236.58 and 7,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.22, 24,236.58 and 7,732.52 is: 11,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.22 : 24,236.58 = 7,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.22/24,236.58 = 7,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.22x = 24,236.58 × 7,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.22x = 187,409,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,409,718.40/16,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.24

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