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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.36, 24,109.92 and 8,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.36, 24,109.92 and 8,676.72 is: 13,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.36 : 24,109.92 = 8,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.36/24,109.92 = 8,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.36x = 24,109.92 × 8,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.36x = 209,195,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,195,025.06/16,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.92

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