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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.04, 24,063.06 and 7,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.04, 24,063.06 and 7,827 is: 11,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.04 : 24,063.06 = 7,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.04/24,063.06 = 7,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.04x = 24,063.06 × 7,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.04x = 188,341,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,341,570.62/16,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.50

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