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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.04, 24,049.91 and 7,707.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.04, 24,049.91 and 7,707.69 is: 11,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.04 : 24,049.91 = 7,707.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.04/24,049.91 = 7,707.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.04x = 24,049.91 × 7,707.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.04x = 185,369,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,369,270.08/16,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.87

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