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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.59, 24,121.43 and 7,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.59, 24,121.43 and 7,756.46 is: 11,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.59 : 24,121.43 = 7,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.59/24,121.43 = 7,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.59x = 24,121.43 × 7,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.59x = 187,096,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,096,896.18/16,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.19

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