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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.23, 24,075.23 and 7,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.23, 24,075.23 and 7,280.28 is: 10,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.23 : 24,075.23 = 7,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.23/24,075.23 = 7,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.23x = 24,075.23 × 7,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.23x = 175,274,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,274,379.06/16,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.29

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