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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.60, 24,039.36 and 7,255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.60, 24,039.36 and 7,255.38 is: 10,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.60 : 24,039.36 = 7,255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.60/24,039.36 = 7,255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.60x = 24,039.36 × 7,255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.60x = 174,414,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,414,691.76/16,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.83

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