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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.84, 23,998.68 and 8,988.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.84, 23,998.68 and 8,988.57 is: 13,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.84 : 23,998.68 = 8,988.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.84/23,998.68 = 8,988.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.84x = 23,998.68 × 8,988.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.84x = 215,713,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,713,815.09/16,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.67

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