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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.06, 24,003.72 and 7,115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.06, 24,003.72 and 7,115.49 is: 10,671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.06 : 24,003.72 = 7,115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.06/24,003.72 = 7,115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.06x = 24,003.72 × 7,115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.06x = 170,798,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,798,229.62/16,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.51

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