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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.08, 24,010.30 and 7,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.08, 24,010.30 and 7,235.72 is: 10,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.08 : 24,010.30 = 7,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.08/24,010.30 = 7,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.08x = 24,010.30 × 7,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.08x = 173,731,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,731,807.92/16,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.44

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