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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.90, 24,065.40 and 7,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.90, 24,065.40 and 7,278.80 is: 10,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.90 : 24,065.40 = 7,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.90/24,065.40 = 7,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.90x = 24,065.40 × 7,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.90x = 175,167,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,167,233.52/16,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,918.00

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