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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.63, 24,144.19 and 7,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.63, 24,144.19 and 7,773.60 is: 11,662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.63 : 24,144.19 = 7,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.63/24,144.19 = 7,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.63x = 24,144.19 × 7,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.63x = 187,687,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,687,346.49/16,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.94

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