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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.64, 23,995.47 and 8,503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.64, 23,995.47 and 8,503.58 is: 12,751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.64 : 23,995.47 = 8,503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.64/23,995.47 = 8,503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.64x = 23,995.47 × 8,503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.64x = 204,047,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,047,278.81/16,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.65

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