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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.60, 24,044.40 and 7,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.60, 24,044.40 and 7,281.60 is: 10,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.60 : 24,044.40 = 7,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.60/24,044.40 = 7,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.60x = 24,044.40 × 7,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.60x = 175,081,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,081,703.04/16,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.40

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