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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.92, 24,446.92 and 7,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.92, 24,446.92 and 7,411.88 is: 11,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.92 : 24,446.92 = 7,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.92/24,446.92 = 7,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.92x = 24,446.92 × 7,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.92x = 181,197,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,197,637.41/16,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.20

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