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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.80, 24,231.60 and 7,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.80, 24,231.60 and 7,384.80 is: 11,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.80 : 24,231.60 = 7,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.80/24,231.60 = 7,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.80x = 24,231.60 × 7,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.80x = 178,945,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,945,519.68/16,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.50

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