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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.89, 24,042.79 and 7,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.89, 24,042.79 and 7,719.68 is: 11,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.89 : 24,042.79 = 7,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.89/24,042.79 = 7,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.89x = 24,042.79 × 7,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.89x = 185,602,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,602,524.89/16,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.87

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