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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.15, 24,121.13 and 8,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.15, 24,121.13 and 8,679.14 is: 13,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.15 : 24,121.13 = 8,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.15/24,121.13 = 8,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.15x = 24,121.13 × 8,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.15x = 209,350,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,350,565.32/16,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.44

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