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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.25, 24,368.64 and 7,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.25, 24,368.64 and 7,005.25 is: 10,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.25 : 24,368.64 = 7,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.25/24,368.64 = 7,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.25x = 24,368.64 × 7,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.25x = 170,708,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,708,415.36/16,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.09

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