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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.64, 24,056.45 and 7,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.64, 24,056.45 and 7,150.68 is: 10,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.64 : 24,056.45 = 7,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.64/24,056.45 = 7,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.64x = 24,056.45 × 7,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.64x = 172,019,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,019,966.95/16,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.01

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