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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.13, 24,050.62 and 7,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.13, 24,050.62 and 7,724.92 is: 11,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.13 : 24,050.62 = 7,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.13/24,050.62 = 7,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.13x = 24,050.62 × 7,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.13x = 185,789,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,789,115.45/16,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.72

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