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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.68, 24,094.87 and 7,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.68, 24,094.87 and 7,176.33 is: 10,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.68 : 24,094.87 = 7,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.68/24,094.87 = 7,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.68x = 24,094.87 × 7,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.68x = 172,912,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,912,720.49/16,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.87

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