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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.90, 24,089.40 and 7,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.90, 24,089.40 and 7,294.80 is: 10,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.90 : 24,089.40 = 7,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.90/24,089.40 = 7,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.90x = 24,089.40 × 7,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.90x = 175,727,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,727,355.12/16,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.00

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