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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.34, 24,008.94 and 8,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.34, 24,008.94 and 8,597.16 is: 12,899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.34 : 24,008.94 = 8,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.34/24,008.94 = 8,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.34x = 24,008.94 × 8,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.34x = 206,408,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,408,698.61/16,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.46

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