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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.59, 24,034.97 and 8,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.59, 24,034.97 and 8,523.44 is: 12,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.59 : 24,034.97 = 8,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.59/24,034.97 = 8,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.59x = 24,034.97 × 8,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.59x = 204,860,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,860,663.48/16,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.92

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