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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.08, 24,105.76 and 8,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.08, 24,105.76 and 8,672.32 is: 13,010.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.08 : 24,105.76 = 8,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.08/24,105.76 = 8,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.08x = 24,105.76 × 8,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.08x = 209,052,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,052,864.56/16,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.44

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