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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.15, 24,090.87 and 8,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.15, 24,090.87 and 8,662.44 is: 12,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.15 : 24,090.87 = 8,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.15/24,090.87 = 8,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.15x = 24,090.87 × 8,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.15x = 208,685,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,685,715.92/16,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.63

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