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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.85, 24,051.63 and 7,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.85, 24,051.63 and 7,711.67 is: 11,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.85 : 24,051.63 = 7,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.85/24,051.63 = 7,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.85x = 24,051.63 × 7,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.85x = 185,478,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,478,233.52/16,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.75

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