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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.64, 24,157.91 and 8,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.64, 24,157.91 and 8,710.30 is: 13,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.64 : 24,157.91 = 8,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.64/24,157.91 = 8,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.64x = 24,157.91 × 8,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.64x = 210,422,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,422,643.47/16,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.21

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