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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.80, 24,616.20 and 7,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.80, 24,616.20 and 7,194.80 is: 10,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.80 : 24,616.20 = 7,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.80/24,616.20 = 7,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.80x = 24,616.20 × 7,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.80x = 177,108,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,108,635.76/16,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.20

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