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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.20, 24,135.60 and 7,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.20, 24,135.60 and 7,325.60 is: 10,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.20 : 24,135.60 = 7,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.20/24,135.60 = 7,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.20x = 24,135.60 × 7,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.20x = 176,807,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,807,751.36/16,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.12

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