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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.13, 24,029.33 and 7,248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.13, 24,029.33 and 7,248.69 is: 10,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.13 : 24,029.33 = 7,248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.13/24,029.33 = 7,248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.13x = 24,029.33 × 7,248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.13x = 174,181,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,181,127.83/16,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.36

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