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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.10, 24,063.51 and 7,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.10, 24,063.51 and 7,716.75 is: 11,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.10 : 24,063.51 = 7,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.10/24,063.51 = 7,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.10x = 24,063.51 × 7,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.10x = 185,692,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,692,090.79/16,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.46

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