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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.70, 24,151.99 and 8,706.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.70, 24,151.99 and 8,706.36 is: 13,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.70 : 24,151.99 = 8,706.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.70/24,151.99 = 8,706.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.70x = 24,151.99 × 8,706.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.70x = 210,275,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,275,876.12/16,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.29

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