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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.10, 24,056.61 and 7,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.10, 24,056.61 and 7,266.88 is: 10,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.10 : 24,056.61 = 7,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.10/24,056.61 = 7,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.10x = 24,056.61 × 7,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.10x = 174,816,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,816,498.08/16,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.08

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