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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.90, 24,002.60 and 7,676.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.90, 24,002.60 and 7,676.57 is: 11,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.90 : 24,002.60 = 7,676.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.90/24,002.60 = 7,676.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.90x = 24,002.60 × 7,676.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.90x = 184,257,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,257,660.71/16,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.42

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