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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.41, 24,181.81 and 7,358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.41, 24,181.81 and 7,358.19 is: 11,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.41 : 24,181.81 = 7,358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.41/24,181.81 = 7,358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.41x = 24,181.81 × 7,358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.41x = 177,934,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,934,352.52/16,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.67

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