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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.48, 24,033.36 and 7,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.48, 24,033.36 and 7,251.04 is: 10,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.48 : 24,033.36 = 7,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.48/24,033.36 = 7,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.48x = 24,033.36 × 7,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.48x = 174,266,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,266,854.69/16,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.40

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