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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.40, 24,009.60 and 7,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.40, 24,009.60 and 7,241.60 is: 10,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.40 : 24,009.60 = 7,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.40/24,009.60 = 7,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.40x = 24,009.60 × 7,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.40x = 173,867,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,867,919.36/16,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.40

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