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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.45, 24,054.93 and 7,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.45, 24,054.93 and 7,706.88 is: 11,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.45 : 24,054.93 = 7,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.45/24,054.93 = 7,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.45x = 24,054.93 × 7,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.45x = 185,388,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,388,475.12/16,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.40

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