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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.80, 24,219.60 and 7,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.80, 24,219.60 and 7,376.80 is: 11,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.80 : 24,219.60 = 7,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.80/24,219.60 = 7,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.80x = 24,219.60 × 7,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.80x = 178,663,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,663,145.28/16,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.50

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