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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.64, 24,093.12 and 8,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.64, 24,093.12 and 8,663.94 is: 12,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.64 : 24,093.12 = 8,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.64/24,093.12 = 8,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.64x = 24,093.12 × 8,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.64x = 208,741,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,741,346.09/16,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.88

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