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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.33, 24,036.50 and 7,699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.33, 24,036.50 and 7,699.15 is: 11,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.33 : 24,036.50 = 7,699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.33/24,036.50 = 7,699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.33x = 24,036.50 × 7,699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.33x = 185,060,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,060,618.98/16,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.73

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