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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.33, 24,078.51 and 7,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.33, 24,078.51 and 7,285.86 is: 10,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.33 : 24,078.51 = 7,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.33/24,078.51 = 7,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.33x = 24,078.51 × 7,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.33x = 175,432,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,432,652.87/16,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.16

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