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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.04, 24,467.84 and 7,077.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.04, 24,467.84 and 7,077.76 is: 10,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.04 : 24,467.84 = 7,077.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.04/24,467.84 = 7,077.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.04x = 24,467.84 × 7,077.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.04x = 173,177,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,177,499.24/16,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.20

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