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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.63, 24,149.79 and 7,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.63, 24,149.79 and 7,662.26 is: 11,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.63 : 24,149.79 = 7,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.63/24,149.79 = 7,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.63x = 24,149.79 × 7,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.63x = 185,042,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,042,030.30/16,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.71

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