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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.53, 24,091.57 and 7,290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.53, 24,091.57 and 7,290.13 is: 10,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.53 : 24,091.57 = 7,290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.53/24,091.57 = 7,290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.53x = 24,091.57 × 7,290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.53x = 175,630,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,630,677.20/16,061.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.87

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