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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.37, 24,282.49 and 7,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.37, 24,282.49 and 7,293.29 is: 10,939.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.37 : 24,282.49 = 7,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.37/24,282.49 = 7,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.37x = 24,282.49 × 7,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.37x = 177,099,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,099,241.49/16,188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.91

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