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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.12, 24,298.44 and 7,432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.12, 24,298.44 and 7,432.78 is: 11,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.12 : 24,298.44 = 7,432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.12/24,298.44 = 7,432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.12x = 24,298.44 × 7,432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.12x = 180,604,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604,958.86/16,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.44

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