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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.73, 24,005.33 and 7,120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.73, 24,005.33 and 7,120.22 is: 10,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.73 : 24,005.33 = 7,120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.73/24,005.33 = 7,120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.73x = 24,005.33 × 7,120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.73x = 170,923,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,923,075.14/16,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.54

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