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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.36, 24,284.21 and 7,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.36, 24,284.21 and 7,425.54 is: 11,137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.36 : 24,284.21 = 7,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.36/24,284.21 = 7,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.36x = 24,284.21 × 7,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.36x = 180,323,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,323,335.60/16,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,137.01

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