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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.13, 24,049.04 and 7,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.13, 24,049.04 and 7,262.69 is: 10,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.13 : 24,049.04 = 7,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.13/24,049.04 = 7,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.13x = 24,049.04 × 7,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.13x = 174,660,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,660,565.76/16,030.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.77

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