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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.68, 24,064.20 and 7,276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.68, 24,064.20 and 7,276.68 is: 10,915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.68 : 24,064.20 = 7,276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.68/24,064.20 = 7,276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.68x = 24,064.20 × 7,276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.68x = 175,107,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,107,482.86/16,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.10

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