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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.66, 24,039.72 and 7,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.66, 24,039.72 and 7,251.12 is: 10,876.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.66 : 24,039.72 = 7,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.66/24,039.72 = 7,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.66x = 24,039.72 × 7,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.66x = 174,314,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,314,894.49/16,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.56

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