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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.80, 24,240.60 and 7,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.80, 24,240.60 and 7,390.80 is: 11,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.80 : 24,240.60 = 7,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.80/24,240.60 = 7,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.80x = 24,240.60 × 7,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.80x = 179,157,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,157,426.48/16,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.50

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