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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.60, 24,026.70 and 7,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.60, 24,026.70 and 7,269.80 is: 10,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.60 : 24,026.70 = 7,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.60/24,026.70 = 7,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.60x = 24,026.70 × 7,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.60x = 174,669,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,669,303.66/16,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.35

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