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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.35, 24,006.26 and 7,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.35, 24,006.26 and 7,120.90 is: 10,682.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.35 : 24,006.26 = 7,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.35/24,006.26 = 7,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.35x = 24,006.26 × 7,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.35x = 170,946,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,946,176.83/16,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.57

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