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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.23, 24,057.46 and 8,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.23, 24,057.46 and 8,636.52 is: 12,959.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.23 : 24,057.46 = 8,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.23/24,057.46 = 8,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.23x = 24,057.46 × 8,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.23x = 207,772,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,772,786.87/16,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.69

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