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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.95, 24,053.92 and 7,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.95, 24,053.92 and 7,148.98 is: 10,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.95 : 24,053.92 = 7,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.95/24,053.92 = 7,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.95x = 24,053.92 × 7,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.95x = 171,961,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,961,123.11/16,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.48

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