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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.83, 24,083.11 and 7,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.83, 24,083.11 and 7,289.72 is: 10,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.83 : 24,083.11 = 7,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.83/24,083.11 = 7,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.83x = 24,083.11 × 7,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.83x = 175,559,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,559,197.95/16,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.62

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