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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.62, 24,281.37 and 7,292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.62, 24,281.37 and 7,292.53 is: 10,938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.62 : 24,281.37 = 7,292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.62/24,281.37 = 7,292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.62x = 24,281.37 × 7,292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.62x = 177,072,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072,619.17/16,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.77

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