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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.52, 24,013.19 and 8,989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.52, 24,013.19 and 8,989.45 is: 13,487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.52 : 24,013.19 = 8,989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.52/24,013.19 = 8,989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.52x = 24,013.19 × 8,989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.52x = 215,865,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,865,333.29/16,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.77

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