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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.76, 24,015.96 and 7,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.76, 24,015.96 and 7,239.60 is: 10,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.76 : 24,015.96 = 7,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.76/24,015.96 = 7,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.76x = 24,015.96 × 7,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.76x = 173,865,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,865,944.02/16,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.32

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