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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.52, 24,130.92 and 7,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.52, 24,130.92 and 7,324.76 is: 10,986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.52 : 24,130.92 = 7,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.52/24,130.92 = 7,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.52x = 24,130.92 × 7,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.52x = 176,753,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,753,197.58/16,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.98

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