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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.48, 24,094.31 and 7,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.48, 24,094.31 and 7,747.47 is: 11,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.48 : 24,094.31 = 7,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.48/24,094.31 = 7,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.48x = 24,094.31 × 7,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.48x = 186,669,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,669,905.16/16,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.94

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