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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.49, 24,109.72 and 7,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.49, 24,109.72 and 7,747.37 is: 11,625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.49 : 24,109.72 = 7,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.49/24,109.72 = 7,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.49x = 24,109.72 × 7,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.49x = 186,786,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,786,781.52/16,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.86

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