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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.23, 24,032.50 and 5,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.23, 24,032.50 and 5,498.48 is: 8,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.23 : 24,032.50 = 5,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.23/24,032.50 = 5,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.23x = 24,032.50 × 5,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.23x = 132,142,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,142,220.60/16,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.94

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