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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.64, 24,091.62 and 8,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.64, 24,091.62 and 8,662.94 is: 12,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.64 : 24,091.62 = 8,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.64/24,091.62 = 8,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.64x = 24,091.62 × 8,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.64x = 208,704,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704,258.56/16,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.38

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