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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.47, 24,088.23 and 7,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.47, 24,088.23 and 7,287.26 is: 10,935.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.47 : 24,088.23 = 7,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.47/24,088.23 = 7,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.47x = 24,088.23 × 7,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.47x = 175,537,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,537,194.95/16,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.21

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