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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.34, 24,267.72 and 7,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.34, 24,267.72 and 7,411.42 is: 11,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.34 : 24,267.72 = 7,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.34/24,267.72 = 7,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.34x = 24,267.72 × 7,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.34x = 179,858,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,858,265.36/16,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.73

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