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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.06, 24,052.98 and 7,605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.06, 24,052.98 and 7,605.06 is: 11,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.06 : 24,052.98 = 7,605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.06/24,052.98 = 7,605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.06x = 24,052.98 × 7,605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.06x = 182,924,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,924,356.08/16,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.91

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