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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.40, 24,145.80 and 7,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.40, 24,145.80 and 7,773.10 is: 11,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.40 : 24,145.80 = 7,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.40/24,145.80 = 7,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.40x = 24,145.80 × 7,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.40x = 187,687,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,687,717.98/16,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.48

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