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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.86, 24,286.46 and 7,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.86, 24,286.46 and 7,427.04 is: 11,139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.86 : 24,286.46 = 7,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.86/24,286.46 = 7,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.86x = 24,286.46 × 7,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.86x = 180,376,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376,472.74/16,192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,139.26

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