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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.22, 24,021.60 and 7,690.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.22, 24,021.60 and 7,690.86 is: 11,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.22 : 24,021.60 = 7,690.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.22/24,021.60 = 7,690.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.22x = 24,021.60 × 7,690.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.22x = 184,746,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,746,762.58/16,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.34

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