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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.80, 24,140.40 and 7,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.80, 24,140.40 and 7,331.20 is: 10,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.80 : 24,140.40 = 7,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.80/24,140.40 = 7,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.80x = 24,140.40 × 7,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.80x = 176,978,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,978,100.48/16,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.88

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