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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.60, 23,991.60 and 8,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.60, 23,991.60 and 8,506.40 is: 12,753.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.60 : 23,991.60 = 8,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.60/23,991.60 = 8,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.60x = 23,991.60 × 8,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.60x = 204,082,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,082,146.24/16,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.86

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