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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.68, 24,197.37 and 7,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.68, 24,197.37 and 7,365.48 is: 11,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.68 : 24,197.37 = 7,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.68/24,197.37 = 7,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.68x = 24,197.37 × 7,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.68x = 178,225,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,225,244.79/16,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.52

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