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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.49, 24,026.27 and 8,619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.49, 24,026.27 and 8,619.99 is: 12,918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.49 : 24,026.27 = 8,619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.49/24,026.27 = 8,619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.49x = 24,026.27 × 8,619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.49x = 207,106,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,106,257.57/16,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.71

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