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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.62, 24,122.44 and 8,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.62, 24,122.44 and 8,689.56 is: 13,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.62 : 24,122.44 = 8,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.62/24,122.44 = 8,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.62x = 24,122.44 × 8,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.62x = 209,613,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,613,389.73/16,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.35

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