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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.66, 24,265.98 and 7,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.66, 24,265.98 and 7,416.36 is: 11,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.66 : 24,265.98 = 7,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.66/24,265.98 = 7,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.66x = 24,265.98 × 7,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.66x = 179,965,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,965,243.43/16,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.75

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