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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.71, 24,232.83 and 7,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.71, 24,232.83 and 7,730.02 is: 11,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.71 : 24,232.83 = 7,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.71/24,232.83 = 7,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.71x = 24,232.83 × 7,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.71x = 187,320,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,320,139.39/16,165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.50

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