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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.16, 24,083.76 and 8,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.16, 24,083.76 and 8,669.61 is: 12,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.16 : 24,083.76 = 8,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.16/24,083.76 = 8,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.16x = 24,083.76 × 8,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.16x = 208,796,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,796,806.53/16,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.25

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