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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.40, 24,192.72 and 7,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.40, 24,192.72 and 7,363.62 is: 11,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.40 : 24,192.72 = 7,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.40/24,192.72 = 7,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.40x = 24,192.72 × 7,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.40x = 178,145,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,145,996.85/16,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.80

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