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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.88, 24,021.45 and 7,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.88, 24,021.45 and 7,243.44 is: 10,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.88 : 24,021.45 = 7,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.88/24,021.45 = 7,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.88x = 24,021.45 × 7,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.88x = 173,997,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,997,931.79/16,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.48

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