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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.64, 24,060.95 and 7,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.64, 24,060.95 and 7,153.68 is: 10,730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.64 : 24,060.95 = 7,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.64/24,060.95 = 7,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.64x = 24,060.95 × 7,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.64x = 172,124,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,124,336.80/16,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.52

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