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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.47, 24,208.51 and 7,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.47, 24,208.51 and 7,810.64 is: 11,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.47 : 24,208.51 = 7,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.47/24,208.51 = 7,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.47x = 24,208.51 × 7,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.47x = 189,083,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083,956.55/16,137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.08

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