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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.40, 24,063.40 and 7,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.40, 24,063.40 and 7,271.20 is: 10,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.40 : 24,063.40 = 7,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.40/24,063.40 = 7,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.40x = 24,063.40 × 7,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.40x = 174,969,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,969,794.08/16,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.71

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