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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.57, 24,175.58 and 7,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.57, 24,175.58 and 7,795.47 is: 11,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.57 : 24,175.58 = 7,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.57/24,175.58 = 7,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.57x = 24,175.58 × 7,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.57x = 188,459,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,459,969.65/16,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.38

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