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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.97, 24,022.70 and 7,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.97, 24,022.70 and 7,248.03 is: 10,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.97 : 24,022.70 = 7,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.97/24,022.70 = 7,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.97x = 24,022.70 × 7,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.97x = 174,117,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,117,268.40/16,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.59

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