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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.52, 24,040.86 and 7,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.52, 24,040.86 and 7,256.04 is: 10,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.52 : 24,040.86 = 7,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.52/24,040.86 = 7,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.52x = 24,040.86 × 7,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.52x = 174,441,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441,441.79/16,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,883.87

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