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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,098.51, 24,154.70 and 8,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,098.51, 24,154.70 and 8,708.17 is: 13,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.51 : 24,154.70 = 8,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.51/24,154.70 = 8,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.51x = 24,154.70 × 8,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.51x = 210,343,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,343,233.90/16,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.01

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