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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.20, 24,294.60 and 7,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.20, 24,294.60 and 7,419.60 is: 11,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.20 : 24,294.60 = 7,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.20/24,294.60 = 7,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.20x = 24,294.60 × 7,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.20x = 180,256,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,256,214.16/16,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.35

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