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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.09, 24,024.17 and 8,618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.09, 24,024.17 and 8,618.59 is: 12,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.09 : 24,024.17 = 8,618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.09/24,024.17 = 8,618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.09x = 24,024.17 × 8,618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.09x = 207,054,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,054,363.52/16,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.61

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