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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.48, 24,036.36 and 7,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.48, 24,036.36 and 7,253.04 is: 10,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.48 : 24,036.36 = 7,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.48/24,036.36 = 7,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.48x = 24,036.36 × 7,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.48x = 174,336,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,336,680.53/16,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.40

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