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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.36, 24,023.96 and 8,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.36, 24,023.96 and 8,607.16 is: 12,914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.36 : 24,023.96 = 8,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.36/24,023.96 = 8,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.36x = 24,023.96 × 8,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.36x = 206,778,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,778,067.55/16,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.46

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