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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.99, 24,040.98 and 7,702.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.99, 24,040.98 and 7,702.74 is: 11,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.99 : 24,040.98 = 7,702.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.99/24,040.98 = 7,702.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.99x = 24,040.98 × 7,702.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.99x = 185,181,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,181,418.29/16,016.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.57

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