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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.53, 24,144.93 and 8,694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.53, 24,144.93 and 8,694.81 is: 13,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.53 : 24,144.93 = 8,694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.53/24,144.93 = 8,694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.53x = 24,144.93 × 8,694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.53x = 209,935,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,935,578.81/16,090.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.15

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