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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.10, 24,021.15 and 7,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.10, 24,021.15 and 7,266.10 is: 10,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.10 : 24,021.15 = 7,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.10/24,021.15 = 7,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.10x = 24,021.15 × 7,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.10x = 174,540,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,540,078.02/16,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.15

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