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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.30, 24,012.72 and 8,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.30, 24,012.72 and 8,987.22 is: 13,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.30 : 24,012.72 = 8,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.30/24,012.72 = 8,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.30x = 24,012.72 × 8,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.30x = 215,807,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,807,597.44/16,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.98

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