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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.23, 24,244.09 and 7,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.23, 24,244.09 and 7,848.59 is: 11,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.23 : 24,244.09 = 7,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.23/24,244.09 = 7,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.23x = 24,244.09 × 7,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.23x = 190,281,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,281,781.49/16,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.78

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