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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.91, 24,097.14 and 8,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.91, 24,097.14 and 8,667.51 is: 13,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.91 : 24,097.14 = 8,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.91/24,097.14 = 8,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.91x = 24,097.14 × 8,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.91x = 208,862,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,862,201.92/16,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.82

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