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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.40, 24,061.65 and 7,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.40, 24,061.65 and 7,276.30 is: 10,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.40 : 24,061.65 = 7,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.40/24,061.65 = 7,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.40x = 24,061.65 × 7,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.40x = 175,079,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,079,783.90/16,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.25

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