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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.08, 24,080.77 and 7,731.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.08, 24,080.77 and 7,731.63 is: 11,590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.08 : 24,080.77 = 7,731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.08/24,080.77 = 7,731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.08x = 24,080.77 × 7,731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.08x = 186,183,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,183,479.63/16,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.77

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