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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.49, 24,698.67 and 8,039.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.49, 24,698.67 and 8,039.03 is: 12,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.49 : 24,698.67 = 8,039.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.49/24,698.67 = 8,039.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.49x = 24,698.67 × 8,039.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.49x = 198,553,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,553,483.80/16,479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.52

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