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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.91, 24,016.34 and 8,899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.91, 24,016.34 and 8,899.67 is: 13,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.91 : 24,016.34 = 8,899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.91/24,016.34 = 8,899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.91x = 24,016.34 × 8,899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.91x = 213,737,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,737,336.03/16,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.48

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