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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.76, 24,140.80 and 7,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.76, 24,140.80 and 7,777.52 is: 11,667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.76 : 24,140.80 = 7,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.76/24,140.80 = 7,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.76x = 24,140.80 × 7,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.76x = 187,755,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,755,554.82/16,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.81

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