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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.94, 24,118.99 and 7,754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.94, 24,118.99 and 7,754.81 is: 11,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.94 : 24,118.99 = 7,754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.94/24,118.99 = 7,754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.94x = 24,118.99 × 7,754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.94x = 187,038,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,038,044.86/16,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.73

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