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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.12, 24,005.46 and 7,236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.12, 24,005.46 and 7,236.02 is: 10,855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.12 : 24,005.46 = 7,236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.12/24,005.46 = 7,236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.12x = 24,005.46 × 7,236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.12x = 173,703,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,703,868.64/16,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.74

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