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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.90, 24,093.50 and 8,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.90, 24,093.50 and 8,664.20 is: 12,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.90 : 24,093.50 = 8,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.90/24,093.50 = 8,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.90x = 24,093.50 × 8,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.90x = 208,750,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,750,738.91/16,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,998.26

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