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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.64, 23,996.97 and 8,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.64, 23,996.97 and 8,504.58 is: 12,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.64 : 23,996.97 = 8,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.64/23,996.97 = 8,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.64x = 23,996.97 × 8,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.64x = 204,084,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,084,151.12/16,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.16

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