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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.74, 24,291.42 and 7,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.74, 24,291.42 and 7,873.24 is: 11,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.74 : 24,291.42 = 7,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.74/24,291.42 = 7,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.74x = 24,291.42 × 7,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.74x = 191,252,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,252,179.60/16,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.98

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