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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.35, 24,007.76 and 7,121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.35, 24,007.76 and 7,121.90 is: 10,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.35 : 24,007.76 = 7,121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.35/24,007.76 = 7,121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.35x = 24,007.76 × 7,121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.35x = 170,980,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,980,865.94/16,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.07

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