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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.76, 23,987.94 and 7,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.76, 23,987.94 and 7,670.56 is: 11,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.76 : 23,987.94 = 7,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.76/23,987.94 = 7,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.76x = 23,987.94 × 7,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.76x = 184,000,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,000,933.05/16,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.07

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