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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.29, 24,064.97 and 7,276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.29, 24,064.97 and 7,276.89 is: 10,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.29 : 24,064.97 = 7,276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.29/24,064.97 = 7,276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.29x = 24,064.97 × 7,276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.29x = 175,118,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,118,139.54/16,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.71

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