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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.78, 24,128.31 and 8,676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.78, 24,128.31 and 8,676.66 is: 13,018.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.78 : 24,128.31 = 8,676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.78/24,128.31 = 8,676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.78x = 24,128.31 × 8,676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.78x = 209,353,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,353,142.24/16,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.84

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