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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.58, 24,279.51 and 7,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.58, 24,279.51 and 7,868.16 is: 11,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.58 : 24,279.51 = 7,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.58/24,279.51 = 7,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.58x = 24,279.51 × 7,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.58x = 191,035,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,035,069.40/16,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.15

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