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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.14, 24,149.37 and 8,690.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.14, 24,149.37 and 8,690.89 is: 13,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.14 : 24,149.37 = 8,690.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.14/24,149.37 = 8,690.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.14x = 24,149.37 × 8,690.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.14x = 209,879,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,879,518.24/16,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.93

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