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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.88, 24,052.11 and 7,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.88, 24,052.11 and 7,727.86 is: 11,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.88 : 24,052.11 = 7,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.88/24,052.11 = 7,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.88x = 24,052.11 × 7,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.88x = 185,871,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,871,338.78/16,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.13

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