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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.72, 24,294.85 and 7,430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.72, 24,294.85 and 7,430.39 is: 11,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.72 : 24,294.85 = 7,430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.72/24,294.85 = 7,430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.72x = 24,294.85 × 7,430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.72x = 180,520,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,520,210.49/16,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.86

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