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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.48, 24,004.65 and 7,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.48, 24,004.65 and 7,679.94 is: 11,521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.48 : 24,004.65 = 7,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.48/24,004.65 = 7,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.48x = 24,004.65 × 7,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.48x = 184,354,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,354,271.72/16,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.08

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