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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.76, 24,130.88 and 7,657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.76, 24,130.88 and 7,657.79 is: 11,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.76 : 24,130.88 = 7,657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.76/24,130.88 = 7,657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.76x = 24,130.88 × 7,657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.76x = 184,789,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,789,052.61/16,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.60

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