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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.38, 24,066.93 and 7,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.38, 24,066.93 and 7,273.94 is: 10,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.38 : 24,066.93 = 7,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.38/24,066.93 = 7,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.38x = 24,066.93 × 7,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.38x = 175,061,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,061,404.80/16,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.11

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