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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.68, 24,052.50 and 8,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.68, 24,052.50 and 8,541.66 is: 12,808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.68 : 24,052.50 = 8,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.68/24,052.50 = 8,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.68x = 24,052.50 × 8,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.68x = 205,448,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,448,277.15/16,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.75

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