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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,000.56, 23,996.97 and 7,110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,000.56, 23,996.97 and 7,110.99 is: 10,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,000.56 : 23,996.97 = 7,110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,000.56/23,996.97 = 7,110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,000.56x = 23,996.97 × 7,110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,000.56x = 170,642,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,642,213.70/16,000.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.77

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