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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.80, 24,248.97 and 7,399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.80, 24,248.97 and 7,399.35 is: 11,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.80 : 24,248.97 = 7,399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.80/24,248.97 = 7,399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.80x = 24,248.97 × 7,399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.80x = 179,426,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,426,616.17/16,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.80

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