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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.40, 24,091.65 and 7,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.40, 24,091.65 and 7,296.30 is: 10,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.40 : 24,091.65 = 7,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.40/24,091.65 = 7,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.40x = 24,091.65 × 7,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.40x = 175,779,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,779,905.90/16,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,944.25

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