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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.01, 24,045.36 and 5,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.01, 24,045.36 and 5,499.99 is: 8,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.01 : 24,045.36 = 5,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.01/24,045.36 = 5,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.01x = 24,045.36 × 5,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.01x = 132,249,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249,239.55/16,030.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.11

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