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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.80, 24,149.70 and 7,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.80, 24,149.70 and 7,786.20 is: 11,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.80 : 24,149.70 = 7,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.80/24,149.70 = 7,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.80x = 24,149.70 × 7,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.80x = 188,034,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,034,394.14/16,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.30

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