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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.60, 24,194.40 and 7,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.60, 24,194.40 and 7,381.60 is: 11,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.60 : 24,194.40 = 7,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.60/24,194.40 = 7,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.60x = 24,194.40 × 7,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.60x = 178,593,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,593,383.04/16,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.40

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