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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.60, 24,230.70 and 7,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.60, 24,230.70 and 7,405.80 is: 11,101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.60 : 24,230.70 = 7,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.60/24,230.70 = 7,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.60x = 24,230.70 × 7,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.60x = 179,447,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,447,718.06/16,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.28

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