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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.65, 24,064.92 and 7,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.65, 24,064.92 and 7,735.12 is: 11,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.65 : 24,064.92 = 7,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.65/24,064.92 = 7,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.65x = 24,064.92 × 7,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.65x = 186,144,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,144,983.83/16,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.01

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