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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.52, 24,115.70 and 8,675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.52, 24,115.70 and 8,675.51 is: 13,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.52 : 24,115.70 = 8,675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.52/24,115.70 = 8,675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.52x = 24,115.70 × 8,675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.52x = 209,215,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,215,996.51/16,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.00

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