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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.94, 24,061.42 and 7,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.94, 24,061.42 and 7,153.98 is: 10,730.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.94 : 24,061.42 = 7,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.94/24,061.42 = 7,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.94x = 24,061.42 × 7,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.94x = 172,134,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,917.45/16,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.97

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