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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.99, 24,015.90 and 7,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.99, 24,015.90 and 7,687.44 is: 11,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.99 : 24,015.90 = 7,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.99/24,015.90 = 7,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.99x = 24,015.90 × 7,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.99x = 184,620,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,620,790.30/16,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.32

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