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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.38, 24,125.62 and 7,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.38, 24,125.62 and 7,759.25 is: 11,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.38 : 24,125.62 = 7,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.38/24,125.62 = 7,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.38x = 24,125.62 × 7,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.38x = 187,196,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,196,716.99/16,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.38

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