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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.80, 24,254.10 and 7,399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.80, 24,254.10 and 7,399.80 is: 11,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.80 : 24,254.10 = 7,399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.80/24,254.10 = 7,399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.80x = 24,254.10 × 7,399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.80x = 179,475,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,475,489.18/16,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.99

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