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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.59, 24,036.47 and 8,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.59, 24,036.47 and 8,524.44 is: 12,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.59 : 24,036.47 = 8,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.59/24,036.47 = 8,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.59x = 24,036.47 × 8,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.59x = 204,897,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,897,446.33/16,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.42

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