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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.40, 24,005.10 and 7,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.40, 24,005.10 and 7,255.40 is: 10,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.40 : 24,005.10 = 7,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.40/24,005.10 = 7,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.40x = 24,005.10 × 7,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.40x = 174,166,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,166,602.54/16,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.10

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