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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.34, 24,127.24 and 7,655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.34, 24,127.24 and 7,655.38 is: 11,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.34 : 24,127.24 = 7,655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.34/24,127.24 = 7,655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.34x = 24,127.24 × 7,655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.34x = 184,703,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,703,190.55/16,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.99

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