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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.80, 24,132.90 and 7,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.80, 24,132.90 and 7,326.20 is: 10,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.80 : 24,132.90 = 7,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.80/24,132.90 = 7,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.80x = 24,132.90 × 7,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.80x = 176,802,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,802,451.98/16,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.38

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