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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.05, 24,274.36 and 7,866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.05, 24,274.36 and 7,866.84 is: 11,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.05 : 24,274.36 = 7,866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.05/24,274.36 = 7,866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.05x = 24,274.36 × 7,866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.05x = 190,962,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,962,486.56/16,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.78

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