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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.20, 24,163.60 and 7,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.20, 24,163.60 and 7,219.80 is: 10,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.20 : 24,163.60 = 7,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.20/24,163.60 = 7,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.20x = 24,163.60 × 7,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.20x = 174,456,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,456,359.28/16,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.30

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