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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.20, 24,031.38 and 7,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.20, 24,031.38 and 7,706.04 is: 11,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.20 : 24,031.38 = 7,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.20/24,031.38 = 7,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.20x = 24,031.38 × 7,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.20x = 185,186,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,186,775.54/16,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.37

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