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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.77, 24,051.53 and 7,603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.77, 24,051.53 and 7,603.72 is: 11,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.77 : 24,051.53 = 7,603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.77/24,051.53 = 7,603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.77x = 24,051.53 × 7,603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.77x = 182,881,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,881,193.86/16,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.73

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