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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.23, 24,057.65 and 7,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.23, 24,057.65 and 7,274.36 is: 10,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.23 : 24,057.65 = 7,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.23/24,057.65 = 7,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.23x = 24,057.65 × 7,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.23x = 175,003,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,003,850.19/16,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.59

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