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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.72, 24,088.44 and 7,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.72, 24,088.44 and 7,294.88 is: 10,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.72 : 24,088.44 = 7,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.72/24,088.44 = 7,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.72x = 24,088.44 × 7,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.72x = 175,722,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,722,279.19/16,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.40

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