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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.15 and 7,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.40, 24,084.15 and 7,291.30 is: 10,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.40 : 24,084.15 = 7,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.40/24,084.15 = 7,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.40x = 24,084.15 × 7,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.40x = 175,604,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,604,762.90/16,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.75

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