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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.35, 24,073.38 and 7,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.35, 24,073.38 and 7,727.12 is: 11,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.35 : 24,073.38 = 7,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.35/24,073.38 = 7,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.35x = 24,073.38 × 7,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.35x = 186,017,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,017,775.70/16,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.92

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