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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.03, 24,054.99 and 7,728.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.03, 24,054.99 and 7,728.50 is: 11,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.03 : 24,054.99 = 7,728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.03/24,054.99 = 7,728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.03x = 24,054.99 × 7,728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.03x = 185,908,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,908,869.94/16,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.09

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