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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.61, 24,107.41 and 7,309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.61, 24,107.41 and 7,309.03 is: 10,963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.61 : 24,107.41 = 7,309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.61/24,107.41 = 7,309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.61x = 24,107.41 × 7,309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.61x = 176,201,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,201,704.37/16,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.54

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