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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.92, 24,055.38 and 7,278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.92, 24,055.38 and 7,278.48 is: 10,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.92 : 24,055.38 = 7,278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.92/24,055.38 = 7,278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.92x = 24,055.38 × 7,278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.92x = 175,086,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,086,602.22/16,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.60

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