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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.96, 24,086.34 and 8,655.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.96, 24,086.34 and 8,655.69 is: 12,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.96 : 24,086.34 = 8,655.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.96/24,086.34 = 8,655.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.96x = 24,086.34 × 8,655.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.96x = 208,483,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,483,892.27/16,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.26

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