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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.35, 24,004.76 and 7,119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.35, 24,004.76 and 7,119.90 is: 10,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.35 : 24,004.76 = 7,119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.35/24,004.76 = 7,119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.35x = 24,004.76 × 7,119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.35x = 170,911,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,911,455.12/16,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.07

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