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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.90, 24,062.40 and 7,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.90, 24,062.40 and 7,276.80 is: 10,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.90 : 24,062.40 = 7,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.90/24,062.40 = 7,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.90x = 24,062.40 × 7,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.90x = 175,097,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,097,272.32/16,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.00

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