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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.91, 24,267.85 and 7,417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.91, 24,267.85 and 7,417.61 is: 11,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.91 : 24,267.85 = 7,417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.91/24,267.85 = 7,417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.91x = 24,267.85 × 7,417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.91x = 180,009,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,009,446.84/16,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.62

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