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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.04, 24,220.29 and 7,827.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.04, 24,220.29 and 7,827.77 is: 11,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.04 : 24,220.29 = 7,827.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.04/24,220.29 = 7,827.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.04x = 24,220.29 × 7,827.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.04x = 189,590,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,590,738.35/16,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.52

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