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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.52, 24,136.68 and 7,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.52, 24,136.68 and 7,319.56 is: 10,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.52 : 24,136.68 = 7,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.52/24,136.68 = 7,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.52x = 24,136.68 × 7,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.52x = 176,669,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,669,877.46/16,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,984.53

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