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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.80, 24,212.10 and 7,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.80, 24,212.10 and 7,371.80 is: 11,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.80 : 24,212.10 = 7,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.80/24,212.10 = 7,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.80x = 24,212.10 × 7,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.80x = 178,486,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,486,758.78/16,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.00

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