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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.41, 24,014.09 and 8,898.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.41, 24,014.09 and 8,898.17 is: 13,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.41 : 24,014.09 = 8,898.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.41/24,014.09 = 8,898.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.41x = 24,014.09 × 8,898.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.41x = 213,681,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,681,290.65/16,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.23

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