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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.40, 24,015.60 and 7,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.40, 24,015.60 and 7,262.40 is: 10,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.40 : 24,015.60 = 7,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.40/24,015.60 = 7,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.40x = 24,015.60 × 7,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.40x = 174,410,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,410,893.44/16,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.60

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