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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.22, 24,371.26 and 7,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.22, 24,371.26 and 7,357.96 is: 11,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.22 : 24,371.26 = 7,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.22/24,371.26 = 7,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.22x = 24,371.26 × 7,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.22x = 179,322,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,322,676.91/16,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.89

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