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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.80, 24,092.40 and 7,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.80, 24,092.40 and 7,299.20 is: 10,943.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.80 : 24,092.40 = 7,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.80/24,092.40 = 7,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.80x = 24,092.40 × 7,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.80x = 175,855,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,855,246.08/16,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.89

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