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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.46, 24,054.70 and 8,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.46, 24,054.70 and 8,644.40 is: 12,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.46 : 24,054.70 = 8,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.46/24,054.70 = 8,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.46x = 24,054.70 × 8,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.46x = 207,938,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,938,487.21/16,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.61

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