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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.90, 24,081.98 and 7,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.90, 24,081.98 and 7,732.44 is: 11,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.90 : 24,081.98 = 7,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.90/24,081.98 = 7,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.90x = 24,081.98 × 7,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.90x = 186,212,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,212,465.43/16,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.98

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