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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.85, 24,099.37 and 7,750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.85, 24,099.37 and 7,750.85 is: 11,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.85 : 24,099.37 = 7,750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.85/24,099.37 = 7,750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.85x = 24,099.37 × 7,750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.85x = 186,790,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,790,462.09/16,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,628.00

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