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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.26, 24,076.54 and 8,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.26, 24,076.54 and 8,670.14 is: 13,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.26 : 24,076.54 = 8,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.26/24,076.54 = 8,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.26x = 24,076.54 × 8,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.26x = 208,746,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,746,953.26/16,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.02

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