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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.91, 24,011.84 and 8,896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.91, 24,011.84 and 8,896.67 is: 13,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.91 : 24,011.84 = 8,896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.91/24,011.84 = 8,896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.91x = 24,011.84 × 8,896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.91x = 213,625,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,625,408.80/16,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.99

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