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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.46, 24,064.50 and 8,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.46, 24,064.50 and 8,635.90 is: 12,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.46 : 24,064.50 = 8,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.46/24,064.50 = 8,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.46x = 24,064.50 × 8,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.46x = 207,818,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,818,615.55/16,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.09

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