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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.88, 24,044.76 and 7,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.88, 24,044.76 and 7,708.32 is: 11,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.88 : 24,044.76 = 7,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.88/24,044.76 = 7,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.88x = 24,044.76 × 7,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.88x = 185,344,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,344,704.40/16,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.52

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