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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.26, 24,155.94 and 7,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.26, 24,155.94 and 7,784.26 is: 11,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.26 : 24,155.94 = 7,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.26/24,155.94 = 7,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.26x = 24,155.94 × 7,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.26x = 188,036,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,036,117.50/16,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.10

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