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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.92, 24,050.88 and 7,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.92, 24,050.88 and 7,275.48 is: 10,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.92 : 24,050.88 = 7,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.92/24,050.88 = 7,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.92x = 24,050.88 × 7,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.92x = 174,981,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,981,696.42/16,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.10

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