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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.55, 24,244.34 and 7,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.55, 24,244.34 and 7,736.04 is: 11,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.55 : 24,244.34 = 7,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.55/24,244.34 = 7,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.55x = 24,244.34 × 7,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.55x = 187,555,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,555,145.33/16,163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.59

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