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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.07, 23,998.70 and 7,679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.07, 23,998.70 and 7,679.15 is: 11,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.07 : 23,998.70 = 7,679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.07/23,998.70 = 7,679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.07x = 23,998.70 × 7,679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.07x = 184,289,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,289,696.30/16,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.02

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