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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.16, 24,288.08 and 7,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.16, 24,288.08 and 7,425.96 is: 11,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.16 : 24,288.08 = 7,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.16/24,288.08 = 7,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.16x = 24,288.08 × 7,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.16x = 180,362,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,362,273.43/16,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.24

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