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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.06, 24,027.84 and 8,988.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.06, 24,027.84 and 8,988.57 is: 13,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.06 : 24,027.84 = 8,988.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.06/24,027.84 = 8,988.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.06x = 24,027.84 × 8,988.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.06x = 215,975,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,975,921.79/16,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.02

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