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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.40, 24,196.80 and 7,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.40, 24,196.80 and 7,356.80 is: 11,038.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.40 : 24,196.80 = 7,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.40/24,196.80 = 7,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.40x = 24,196.80 × 7,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.40x = 178,011,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,011,018.24/16,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.48

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