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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.43, 24,143.40 and 7,772.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.43, 24,143.40 and 7,772.85 is: 11,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.43 : 24,143.40 = 7,772.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.43/24,143.40 = 7,772.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.43x = 24,143.40 × 7,772.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.43x = 187,663,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,663,026.69/16,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.12

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