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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.91, 24,266.36 and 7,416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.91, 24,266.36 and 7,416.61 is: 11,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.91 : 24,266.36 = 7,416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.91/24,266.36 = 7,416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.91x = 24,266.36 × 7,416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.91x = 179,974,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,974,091.16/16,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.12

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