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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.50, 24,079.25 and 7,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.50, 24,079.25 and 7,741.16 is: 11,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.50 : 24,079.25 = 7,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.50/24,079.25 = 7,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.50x = 24,079.25 × 7,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.50x = 186,401,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,401,326.93/16,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.03

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