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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.48, 24,149.96 and 7,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.48, 24,149.96 and 7,777.44 is: 11,668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.48 : 24,149.96 = 7,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.48/24,149.96 = 7,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.48x = 24,149.96 × 7,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.48x = 187,824,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,824,864.90/16,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.69

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