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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.60, 24,020.70 and 7,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.60, 24,020.70 and 7,265.80 is: 10,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.60 : 24,020.70 = 7,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.60/24,020.70 = 7,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.60x = 24,020.70 × 7,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.60x = 174,529,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,529,602.06/16,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.35

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