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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.34, 24,062.08 and 8,639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.34, 24,062.08 and 8,639.62 is: 12,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.34 : 24,062.08 = 8,639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.34/24,062.08 = 8,639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.34x = 24,062.08 × 8,639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.34x = 207,887,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,887,227.61/16,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.32

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