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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.07, 24,003.20 and 7,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.07, 24,003.20 and 7,682.16 is: 11,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.07 : 24,003.20 = 7,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.07/24,003.20 = 7,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.07x = 24,003.20 × 7,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.07x = 184,396,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,396,384.50/16,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.53

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