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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.76, 24,111.28 and 8,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.76, 24,111.28 and 8,676.08 is: 13,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.76 : 24,111.28 = 8,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.76/24,111.28 = 8,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.76x = 24,111.28 × 8,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.76x = 209,191,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,191,394.18/16,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.08

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