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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.57, 24,197.19 and 7,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.57, 24,197.19 and 7,365.37 is: 11,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.57 : 24,197.19 = 7,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.57/24,197.19 = 7,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.57x = 24,197.19 × 7,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.57x = 178,221,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221,257.31/16,129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.35

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