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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.68, 24,284.79 and 7,418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.68, 24,284.79 and 7,418.67 is: 11,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.68 : 24,284.79 = 7,418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.68/24,284.79 = 7,418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.68x = 24,284.79 × 7,418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.68x = 180,160,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,160,843.03/16,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,132.25

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