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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.04, 24,060.06 and 7,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.04, 24,060.06 and 7,825 is: 11,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.04 : 24,060.06 = 7,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.04/24,060.06 = 7,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.04x = 24,060.06 × 7,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.04x = 188,269,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,269,969.50/16,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.50

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