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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.99, 24,048.40 and 7,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.99, 24,048.40 and 7,596.52 is: 11,394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.99 : 24,048.40 = 7,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.99/24,048.40 = 7,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.99x = 24,048.40 × 7,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.99x = 182,683,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,683,993.34/16,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.97

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