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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.54, 24,093.99 and 7,738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.54, 24,093.99 and 7,738.66 is: 11,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.54 : 24,093.99 = 7,738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.54/24,093.99 = 7,738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.54x = 24,093.99 × 7,738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.54x = 186,455,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455,196.65/16,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.02

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