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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.95, 24,111.56 and 8,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.95, 24,111.56 and 8,676.25 is: 13,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.95 : 24,111.56 = 8,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.95/24,111.56 = 8,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.95x = 24,111.56 × 8,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.95x = 209,197,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,197,922.45/16,071.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.34

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