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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.98, 24,035.46 and 7,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.98, 24,035.46 and 7,700.44 is: 11,551.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.98 : 24,035.46 = 7,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.98/24,035.46 = 7,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.98x = 24,035.46 × 7,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.98x = 185,083,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,083,617.60/16,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.86

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