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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.60, 24,035.40 and 7,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.60, 24,035.40 and 7,275.60 is: 10,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.60 : 24,035.40 = 7,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.60/24,035.40 = 7,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.60x = 24,035.40 × 7,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.60x = 174,871,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,871,956.24/16,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.40

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