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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.13, 24,062.06 and 7,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.13, 24,062.06 and 7,270.69 is: 10,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.13 : 24,062.06 = 7,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.13/24,062.06 = 7,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.13x = 24,062.06 × 7,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.13x = 174,947,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,947,779.02/16,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.24

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