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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.10, 24,016.62 and 8,899.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.10, 24,016.62 and 8,899.86 is: 13,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.10 : 24,016.62 = 8,899.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.10/24,016.62 = 8,899.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.10x = 24,016.62 × 8,899.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.10x = 213,744,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,744,555.67/16,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.77

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