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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.93, 24,028.61 and 7,251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.93, 24,028.61 and 7,251.99 is: 10,883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.93 : 24,028.61 = 7,251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.93/24,028.61 = 7,251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.93x = 24,028.61 × 7,251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.93x = 174,255,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,255,203.17/16,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.52

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