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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.33, 24,254.26 and 7,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.33, 24,254.26 and 7,402.88 is: 11,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.33 : 24,254.26 = 7,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.33/24,254.26 = 7,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.33x = 24,254.26 × 7,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.33x = 179,551,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,551,217.98/16,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.09

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