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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.21, 24,057.96 and 7,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.21, 24,057.96 and 7,273.63 is: 10,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.21 : 24,057.96 = 7,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.21/24,057.96 = 7,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.21x = 24,057.96 × 7,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.21x = 174,988,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,988,699.59/16,036.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.10

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