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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.34, 24,266.22 and 7,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.34, 24,266.22 and 7,410.42 is: 11,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.34 : 24,266.22 = 7,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.34/24,266.22 = 7,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.34x = 24,266.22 × 7,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.34x = 179,822,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,822,882.01/16,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.23

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