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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.60, 24,042.96 and 7,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.60, 24,042.96 and 7,267.68 is: 10,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.60 : 24,042.96 = 7,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.60/24,042.96 = 7,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.60x = 24,042.96 × 7,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.60x = 174,736,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,736,539.53/16,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.71

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