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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.69, 24,416.04 and 7,392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.69, 24,416.04 and 7,392.37 is: 11,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.69 : 24,416.04 = 7,392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.69/24,416.04 = 7,392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.69x = 24,416.04 × 7,392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.69x = 180,492,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,492,401.61/16,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.10

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