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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.80, 24,218.10 and 7,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.80, 24,218.10 and 7,375.80 is: 11,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.80 : 24,218.10 = 7,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.80/24,218.10 = 7,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.80x = 24,218.10 × 7,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.80x = 178,627,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,627,861.98/16,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.00

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