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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.36, 24,027.12 and 6,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.36, 24,027.12 and 6,777.36 is: 10,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.36 : 24,027.12 = 6,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.36/24,027.12 = 6,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.36x = 24,027.12 × 6,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.36x = 162,840,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,840,442.00/16,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.31

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