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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.38, 23,998.80 and 10,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.38, 23,998.80 and 10,699.50 is: 16,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.38 : 23,998.80 = 10,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.38/23,998.80 = 10,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.38x = 23,998.80 × 10,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.38x = 256,775,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,775,160.60/16,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,018.03

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