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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.49, 24,638.25 and 8,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.49, 24,638.25 and 8,008.02 is: 12,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.49 : 24,638.25 = 8,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.49/24,638.25 = 8,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.49x = 24,638.25 × 8,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.49x = 197,303,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,303,598.77/16,439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.81

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