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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.15, 24,092.37 and 8,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.15, 24,092.37 and 8,663.44 is: 12,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.15 : 24,092.37 = 8,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.15/24,092.37 = 8,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.15x = 24,092.37 × 8,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.15x = 208,722,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,722,801.95/16,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.13

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