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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.35, 24,099.78 and 7,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.35, 24,099.78 and 7,302.33 is: 10,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.35 : 24,099.78 = 7,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.35/24,099.78 = 7,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.35x = 24,099.78 × 7,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.35x = 175,984,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,984,546.49/16,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.57

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