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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.96, 24,052.44 and 8,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.96, 24,052.44 and 8,642.90 is: 12,964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.96 : 24,052.44 = 8,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.96/24,052.44 = 8,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.96x = 24,052.44 × 8,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.96x = 207,882,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,882,926.22/16,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.35

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