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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.64, 24,059.45 and 7,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.64, 24,059.45 and 7,152.68 is: 10,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.64 : 24,059.45 = 7,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.64/24,059.45 = 7,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.64x = 24,059.45 × 7,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.64x = 172,089,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,089,546.83/16,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.02

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