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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.43, 24,075.34 and 7,160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.43, 24,075.34 and 7,160.95 is: 10,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.43 : 24,075.34 = 7,160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.43/24,075.34 = 7,160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.43x = 24,075.34 × 7,160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.43x = 172,402,305.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,402,305.97/16,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.97

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