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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.96, 24,022.44 and 7,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.96, 24,022.44 and 7,249.68 is: 10,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.96 : 24,022.44 = 7,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.96/24,022.44 = 7,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.96x = 24,022.44 × 7,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.96x = 174,155,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,155,002.82/16,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.52

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