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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.66, 24,015.96 and 8,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.66, 24,015.96 and 8,899.42 is: 13,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.66 : 24,015.96 = 8,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.66/24,015.96 = 8,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.66x = 24,015.96 × 8,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.66x = 213,728,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,728,114.74/16,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.11

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