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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.04, 24,093.72 and 8,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.04, 24,093.72 and 8,664.34 is: 12,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.04 : 24,093.72 = 8,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.04/24,093.72 = 8,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.04x = 24,093.72 × 8,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.04x = 208,756,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,756,181.94/16,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,998.48

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