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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.02, 24,114.95 and 8,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.02, 24,114.95 and 8,675.01 is: 13,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.02 : 24,114.95 = 8,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.02/24,114.95 = 8,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.02x = 24,114.95 × 8,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.02x = 209,197,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,197,389.02/16,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.25

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