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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.10, 24,019.65 and 7,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.10, 24,019.65 and 7,265.10 is: 10,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.10 : 24,019.65 = 7,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.10/24,019.65 = 7,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.10x = 24,019.65 × 7,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.10x = 174,505,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,505,159.22/16,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.65

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