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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.05, 24,275.86 and 7,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.05, 24,275.86 and 7,867.84 is: 11,797.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.05 : 24,275.86 = 7,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.05/24,275.86 = 7,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.05x = 24,275.86 × 7,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.05x = 190,998,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,998,582.34/16,190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.28

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