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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.28, 24,069.76 and 7,282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.28, 24,069.76 and 7,282.41 is: 10,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.28 : 24,069.76 = 7,282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.28/24,069.76 = 7,282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.28x = 24,069.76 × 7,282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.28x = 175,285,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,285,752.45/16,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.68

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