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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.63, 24,046.88 and 7,722.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.63, 24,046.88 and 7,722.42 is: 11,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.63 : 24,046.88 = 7,722.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.63/24,046.88 = 7,722.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.63x = 24,046.88 × 7,722.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.63x = 185,700,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,700,068.44/16,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.97

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