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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.10, 24,050.61 and 7,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.10, 24,050.61 and 7,262.88 is: 10,894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.10 : 24,050.61 = 7,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.10/24,050.61 = 7,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.10x = 24,050.61 × 7,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.10x = 174,676,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,676,694.36/16,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.08

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