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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.01, 24,010.20 and 7,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.01, 24,010.20 and 7,235.79 is: 10,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.01 : 24,010.20 = 7,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.01/24,010.20 = 7,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.01x = 24,010.20 × 7,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.01x = 173,732,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,732,765.06/16,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.54

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