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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.56, 24,195.65 and 7,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.56, 24,195.65 and 7,241.20 is: 10,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.56 : 24,195.65 = 7,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.56/24,195.65 = 7,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.56x = 24,195.65 × 7,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.56x = 175,205,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,205,444.08/16,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.40

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