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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.98, 24,091.64 and 7,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.98, 24,091.64 and 7,176.75 is: 10,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.98 : 24,091.64 = 7,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.98/24,091.64 = 7,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.98x = 24,091.64 × 7,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.98x = 172,899,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899,641.49/16,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.20

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