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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.71, 24,060.21 and 7,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.71, 24,060.21 and 7,275.13 is: 10,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.71 : 24,060.21 = 7,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.71/24,060.21 = 7,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.71x = 24,060.21 × 7,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.71x = 175,041,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041,155.58/16,037.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.35

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