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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,082.62, 24,123.70 and 7,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,082.62, 24,123.70 and 7,195.60 is: 10,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,082.62 : 24,123.70 = 7,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,082.62/24,123.70 = 7,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,082.62x = 24,123.70 × 7,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,082.62x = 173,584,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,584,495.72/16,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.30

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