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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.20, 24,251.28 and 7,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.20, 24,251.28 and 7,432.48 is: 11,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.20 : 24,251.28 = 7,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.20/24,251.28 = 7,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.20x = 24,251.28 × 7,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.20x = 180,247,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,247,153.57/16,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.10

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