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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.66, 24,053.64 and 8,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.66, 24,053.64 and 8,651.26 is: 12,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.66 : 24,053.64 = 8,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.66/24,053.64 = 8,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.66x = 24,053.64 × 8,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.66x = 208,094,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,094,293.59/16,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.61

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