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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.76, 24,441.60 and 7,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.76, 24,441.60 and 7,060.48 is: 10,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.76 : 24,441.60 = 7,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.76/24,441.60 = 7,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.76x = 24,441.60 × 7,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.76x = 172,569,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,569,427.97/16,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.14

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