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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.52, 24,112.70 and 8,673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.52, 24,112.70 and 8,673.51 is: 13,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.52 : 24,112.70 = 8,673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.52/24,112.70 = 8,673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.52x = 24,112.70 × 8,673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.52x = 209,141,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,141,632.90/16,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.99

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