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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.40, 24,086.32 and 8,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.40, 24,086.32 and 8,949.80 is: 13,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.40 : 24,086.32 = 8,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.40/24,086.32 = 8,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.40x = 24,086.32 × 8,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.40x = 215,567,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,567,746.74/16,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.81

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