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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.04, 24,125.63 and 8,697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.04, 24,125.63 and 8,697.51 is: 13,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.04 : 24,125.63 = 8,697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.04/24,125.63 = 8,697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.04x = 24,125.63 × 8,697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.04x = 209,832,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,832,864.69/16,095.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.12

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