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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.26, 24,016.51 and 7,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.26, 24,016.51 and 7,797.26 is: 11,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.26 : 24,016.51 = 7,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.26/24,016.51 = 7,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.26x = 24,016.51 × 7,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.26x = 187,262,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,262,972.76/16,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.09

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