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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.72, 24,027.55 and 7,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.72, 24,027.55 and 7,253.64 is: 10,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.72 : 24,027.55 = 7,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.72/24,027.55 = 7,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.72x = 24,027.55 × 7,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.72x = 174,287,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,287,197.78/16,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.22

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