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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.66, 24,074.31 and 8,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.66, 24,074.31 and 8,652.22 is: 12,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.66 : 24,074.31 = 8,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.66/24,074.31 = 8,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.66x = 24,074.31 × 8,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.66x = 208,296,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,296,198.73/16,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.90

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