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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.13, 24,075.57 and 7,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.13, 24,075.57 and 7,279.69 is: 10,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.13 : 24,075.57 = 7,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.13/24,075.57 = 7,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.13x = 24,075.57 × 7,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.13x = 175,262,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,262,686.17/16,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.75

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