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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.81, 24,070.47 and 7,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.81, 24,070.47 and 7,717.24 is: 11,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.81 : 24,070.47 = 7,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.81/24,070.47 = 7,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.81x = 24,070.47 × 7,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.81x = 185,757,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,757,595.05/16,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.93

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