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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.96, 24,122.64 and 8,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.96, 24,122.64 and 8,684.52 is: 13,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.96 : 24,122.64 = 8,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.96/24,122.64 = 8,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.96x = 24,122.64 × 8,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.96x = 209,493,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,493,549.53/16,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.29

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