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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.93, 24,017.38 and 7,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.93, 24,017.38 and 7,246.85 is: 10,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.93 : 24,017.38 = 7,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.93/24,017.38 = 7,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.93x = 24,017.38 × 7,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.93x = 174,050,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,050,347.15/16,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.04

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