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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.36, 24,250.32 and 7,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.36, 24,250.32 and 7,415.16 is: 11,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.36 : 24,250.32 = 7,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.36/24,250.32 = 7,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.36x = 24,250.32 × 7,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.36x = 179,820,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,820,002.85/16,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.16

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