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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.07, 24,028.60 and 7,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.07, 24,028.60 and 7,253.98 is: 10,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.07 : 24,028.60 = 7,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.07/24,028.60 = 7,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.07x = 24,028.60 × 7,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.07x = 174,302,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,302,983.83/16,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.97

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