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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.36, 24,011.96 and 8,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.36, 24,011.96 and 8,599.16 is: 12,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.36 : 24,011.96 = 8,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.36/24,011.96 = 8,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.36x = 24,011.96 × 8,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.36x = 206,482,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,482,685.95/16,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.46

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