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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.98, 24,033.96 and 7,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.98, 24,033.96 and 7,699.44 is: 11,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.98 : 24,033.96 = 7,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.98/24,033.96 = 7,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.98x = 24,033.96 × 7,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.98x = 185,048,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,048,032.98/16,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.36

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