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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.14, 24,080.08 and 7,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.14, 24,080.08 and 7,282.70 is: 10,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.14 : 24,080.08 = 7,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.14/24,080.08 = 7,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.14x = 24,080.08 × 7,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.14x = 175,367,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,367,998.62/16,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.26

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