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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.85, 24,047.54 and 7,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.85, 24,047.54 and 7,148.34 is: 10,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.85 : 24,047.54 = 7,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.85/24,047.54 = 7,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.85x = 24,047.54 × 7,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.85x = 171,899,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,899,992.08/16,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.74

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