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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.76, 24,036.48 and 7,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.76, 24,036.48 and 7,254.32 is: 10,883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.76 : 24,036.48 = 7,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.76/24,036.48 = 7,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.76x = 24,036.48 × 7,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.76x = 174,368,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,368,317.59/16,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.22

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