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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.60, 24,086.70 and 7,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.60, 24,086.70 and 7,309.80 is: 10,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.60 : 24,086.70 = 7,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.60/24,086.70 = 7,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.60x = 24,086.70 × 7,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.60x = 176,068,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,068,959.66/16,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.33

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