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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.88, 24,245.10 and 7,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.88, 24,245.10 and 7,396.28 is: 11,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.88 : 24,245.10 = 7,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.88/24,245.10 = 7,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.88x = 24,245.10 × 7,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.88x = 179,323,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,323,427.00/16,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.66

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