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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.68, 24,351.28 and 7,000.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.68, 24,351.28 and 7,000.48 is: 10,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.68 : 24,351.28 = 7,000.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.68/24,351.28 = 7,000.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.68x = 24,351.28 × 7,000.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.68x = 170,470,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,470,648.61/16,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.75

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