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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.68, 24,049.50 and 8,539.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.68, 24,049.50 and 8,539.66 is: 12,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.68 : 24,049.50 = 8,539.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.68/24,049.50 = 8,539.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.68x = 24,049.50 × 8,539.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.68x = 205,374,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,374,553.17/16,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.75

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