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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.76, 24,143.80 and 7,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.76, 24,143.80 and 7,779.52 is: 11,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.76 : 24,143.80 = 7,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.76/24,143.80 = 7,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.76x = 24,143.80 × 7,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.76x = 187,827,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827,174.98/16,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.81

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