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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069, 24,101.88 and 7,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069, 24,101.88 and 7,301.56 is: 10,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069 : 24,101.88 = 7,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069/24,101.88 = 7,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069x = 24,101.88 × 7,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069x = 175,981,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,981,322.93/16,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.60

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