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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.91, 24,057.84 and 8,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.91, 24,057.84 and 8,640.14 is: 12,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.91 : 24,057.84 = 8,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.91/24,057.84 = 8,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.91x = 24,057.84 × 8,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.91x = 207,862,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,862,985.41/16,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.15

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