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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.15, 16,592.54 and 6,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.15, 16,592.54 and 6,989.19 is: 9,644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.15 : 16,592.54 = 6,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.15/16,592.54 = 6,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.15x = 16,592.54 × 6,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.15x = 115,968,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,968,414.64/12,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.62

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