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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.33, 24,280.64 and 7,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.33, 24,280.64 and 7,868.91 is: 11,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.33 : 24,280.64 = 7,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.33/24,280.64 = 7,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.33x = 24,280.64 × 7,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.33x = 191,062,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,062,131.56/16,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.27

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