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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.10, 23,995.44 and 7,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.10, 23,995.44 and 7,676.64 is: 11,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.10 : 23,995.44 = 7,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.10/23,995.44 = 7,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.10x = 23,995.44 × 7,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.10x = 184,204,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,204,354.52/16,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.98

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