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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.04, 24,202.50 and 7,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.04, 24,202.50 and 7,827.84 is: 11,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.04 : 24,202.50 = 7,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.04/24,202.50 = 7,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.04x = 24,202.50 × 7,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.04x = 189,453,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,453,297.60/16,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.83

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