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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.64, 24,144.84 and 7,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.64, 24,144.84 and 7,329.12 is: 10,989.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.64 : 24,144.84 = 7,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.64/24,144.84 = 7,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.64x = 24,144.84 × 7,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.64x = 176,960,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,960,429.74/16,102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.53

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