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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.35, 24,041.88 and 7,705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.35, 24,041.88 and 7,705.17 is: 11,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.35 : 24,041.88 = 7,705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.35/24,041.88 = 7,705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.35x = 24,041.88 × 7,705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.35x = 185,246,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246,772.52/16,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.00

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