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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.87, 24,110.28 and 7,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.87, 24,110.28 and 7,747.74 is: 11,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.87 : 24,110.28 = 7,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.87/24,110.28 = 7,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.87x = 24,110.28 × 7,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.87x = 186,800,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,800,180.77/16,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.42

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