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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.52, 24,121.71 and 8,679.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.52, 24,121.71 and 8,679.51 is: 13,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.52 : 24,121.71 = 8,679.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.52/24,121.71 = 8,679.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.52x = 24,121.71 × 8,679.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.52x = 209,364,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,364,623.16/16,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.01

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