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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.84, 24,148.91 and 8,690.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.84, 24,148.91 and 8,690.58 is: 13,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.84 : 24,148.91 = 8,690.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.84/24,148.91 = 8,690.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.84x = 24,148.91 × 8,690.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.84x = 209,867,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,867,990.81/16,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.46

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