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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.96, 24,023.94 and 7,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.96, 24,023.94 and 7,250.68 is: 10,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.96 : 24,023.94 = 7,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.96/24,023.94 = 7,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.96x = 24,023.94 × 7,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.96x = 174,189,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,189,901.28/16,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.02

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