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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.73, 24,110.28 and 8,692.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.73, 24,110.28 and 8,692.65 is: 13,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.73 : 24,110.28 = 8,692.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.73/24,110.28 = 8,692.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.73x = 24,110.28 × 8,692.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.73x = 209,582,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,582,225.44/16,073.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.80

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