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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.34, 24,277.62 and 7,866.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.34, 24,277.62 and 7,866.90 is: 11,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.34 : 24,277.62 = 7,866.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.34/24,277.62 = 7,866.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.34x = 24,277.62 × 7,866.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.34x = 190,989,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,989,487.39/16,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.24

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