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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.48, 24,045.36 and 7,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.48, 24,045.36 and 7,259.04 is: 10,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.48 : 24,045.36 = 7,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.48/24,045.36 = 7,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.48x = 24,045.36 × 7,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.48x = 174,546,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,546,230.05/16,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.40

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