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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.76, 23,986.44 and 7,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.76, 23,986.44 and 7,669.56 is: 11,496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.76 : 23,986.44 = 7,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.76/23,986.44 = 7,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.76x = 23,986.44 × 7,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.76x = 183,965,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965,440.77/16,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,496.58

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