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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.26, 24,068.82 and 7,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.26, 24,068.82 and 7,280.88 is: 10,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.26 : 24,068.82 = 7,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.26/24,068.82 = 7,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.26x = 24,068.82 × 7,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.26x = 175,242,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242,190.16/16,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.74

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