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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.63, 24,249.25 and 7,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.63, 24,249.25 and 7,399.03 is: 11,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.63 : 24,249.25 = 7,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.63/24,249.25 = 7,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.63x = 24,249.25 × 7,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.63x = 179,420,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,420,769.99/16,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.79

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