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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.95, 24,108.56 and 8,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.95, 24,108.56 and 8,674.25 is: 13,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.95 : 24,108.56 = 8,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.95/24,108.56 = 8,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.95x = 24,108.56 × 8,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.95x = 209,123,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,123,512.67/16,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.33

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