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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.53, 24,059.66 and 8,538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.53, 24,059.66 and 8,538.81 is: 12,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.53 : 24,059.66 = 8,538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.53/24,059.66 = 8,538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.53x = 24,059.66 × 8,538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.53x = 205,440,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,440,822.71/16,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.80

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