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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.38, 24,032.12 and 7,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.38, 24,032.12 and 7,246.04 is: 10,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.38 : 24,032.12 = 7,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.38/24,032.12 = 7,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.38x = 24,032.12 × 7,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.38x = 174,137,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,137,546.41/16,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.07

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