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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.66, 24,439.04 and 7,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.66, 24,439.04 and 7,406.64 is: 11,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.66 : 24,439.04 = 7,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.66/24,439.04 = 7,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.66x = 24,439.04 × 7,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.66x = 181,011,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,011,171.23/16,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.35

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