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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.39, 24,092.75 and 8,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.39, 24,092.75 and 8,663.69 is: 12,997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.39 : 24,092.75 = 8,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.39/24,092.75 = 8,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.39x = 24,092.75 × 8,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.39x = 208,732,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,732,117.25/16,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.51

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