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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.05, 24,251.42 and 7,853.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.05, 24,251.42 and 7,853.55 is: 11,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.05 : 24,251.42 = 7,853.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.05/24,251.42 = 7,853.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.05x = 24,251.42 × 7,853.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.05x = 190,459,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,459,668.23/16,191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.27

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